COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 纲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 冈 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 纲 (gāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
head rope of a fishing net
gāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gāng
纲
head rope of a fishing net
Common words
dà gāng
大纲
synopsis; outline; program; leading principles
gāng lǐng
纲领
program (i.e. plan of action); guiding principle
gāng yào
纲要
outline; essential points
tí gāng
提纲
outline; synopsis; notes
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
纲
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 纲
Say “gāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 纲
Common words and phrases
dà gāng
synopsis; outline; program; leading principles
gāng lǐng
program (i.e. plan of action); guiding principle
gāng yào
outline; essential points
tí gāng
outline; synopsis; notes
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“纲”。
Zhège zì shì “gāng”.
This character is “纲”.
我正在学习“纲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gāng” zì.
I am learning the character “纲”.
请写一遍“纲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gāng”.
Please write “纲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 纲?
纲 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 纲 (gāng) mean?
纲 (gāng) means head rope of a fishing net.
What is the radical of 纲?
The radical of 纲 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.