COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钢 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (metal) suggests the meaning, while 冈 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 钢 (gāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
steel
gāngTone 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
gāng
钢
steel
Common words
gāng qín
钢琴
piano
gāng bǐ
钢笔
fountain pen
gāng tiě
钢铁
steel
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
钢
钢
钢
钢
钢
钢
钢
钢
LEARNING TIP
Remember 钢
Say “gāng” 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 钢
Common words and phrases
gāng qín
piano
gāng bǐ
fountain pen
gāng tiě
steel
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钢?
钢 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 钢 (gāng) mean?
钢 (gāng) means steel.
What is the radical of 钢?
The radical of 钢 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.