COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 冠 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 元 puts on a cap 冖 with his hand 寸
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How to Write 冠 (guān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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guānTone 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
guān / guàn
冠
hat
Common words
guàn jūn
冠军
champion
duó guàn
夺冠
to seize the crown; fig. to win a championship; to win gold medal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 冠
Say “guān” 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 冠
Common words and phrases
guàn jūn
champion
duó guàn
to seize the crown; fig. to win a championship; to win gold medal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“冠”。
Zhège zì shì “guān”.
This character is “冠”.
我正在学习“冠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guān” zì.
I am learning the character “冠”.
请写一遍“冠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guān”.
Please write “冠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 冠?
冠 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 冠 (guān) mean?
冠 (guān) means hat.
What is the radical of 冠?
The radical of 冠 is 冖, associated with Not yet classified.