COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 竿 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺮ (bamboo) suggests the meaning, while 干 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 竿 (gān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pole
gānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gān
竿
pole
Common words
zhú gān
竹竿
bamboo; bamboo pole
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 竿
Say “gān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 竿
Common words and phrases
zhú gān
bamboo; bamboo pole
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 竿?
竿 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 竿 (gān) mean?
竿 (gān) means pole.
What is the radical of 竿?
The radical of 竿 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.