COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 肝 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 干 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 肝 (gān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
liver (CL:葉|叶[ye4])
gānTone 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
gān
肝
liver (CL:葉|叶[ye4])
Common words
gān
肝
liver (CL:葉|叶[ye4]); (slang) to put in long hours, typically late into the night, playing (a video game); (of a video game) involving a lot of repetition in order to progress; grindy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 肝
Say “gān” 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 肝
Common words and phrases
gān
liver (CL:葉|叶[ye4]); (slang) to put in long hours, typically late into the night, playing (a video game); (of a video game) involving a lot of repetition in order to progress; grindy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“肝”。
Zhège zì shì “gān”.
This character is “肝”.
我正在学习“肝”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gān” zì.
I am learning the character “肝”.
请写一遍“肝”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gān”.
Please write “肝” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 肝?
肝 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 肝 (gān) mean?
肝 (gān) means liver (CL:葉|叶[ye4]).
What is the radical of 肝?
The radical of 肝 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.