COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贯 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 毌 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 贯 (guàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pierce through
guànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guàn
贯
to pierce through
Common words
yí guàn
一贯
consistent; constant; from start to finish; all along
guàn chè
贯彻
to implement; to put into practice; to carry out
guàn chuān
贯穿
to run through; a connecting thread from beginning to end; to link
guàn tōng
贯通
to link up; to thread together
jí guàn
籍贯
one's native place; place of ancestry; registered birthplace
lián guàn
连贯
to link up (disparate elements); coherent (narrative, argument etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 贯
Say “guàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 贯
Common words and phrases
yí guàn
consistent; constant; from start to finish; all along
guàn chè
to implement; to put into practice; to carry out
guàn chuān
to run through; a connecting thread from beginning to end; to link
guàn tōng
to link up; to thread together
jí guàn
one's native place; place of ancestry; registered birthplace
lián guàn
to link up (disparate elements); coherent (narrative, argument etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“贯”。
Zhège zì shì “guàn”.
This character is “贯”.
我正在学习“贯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guàn” zì.
I am learning the character “贯”.
请写一遍“贯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guàn”.
Please write “贯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贯?
贯 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 贯 (guàn) mean?
贯 (guàn) means to pierce through.
What is the radical of 贯?
The radical of 贯 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.