COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刚 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 冈 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刚 (gāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hard
gāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gāng
刚
hard
Common words
gāng cái
刚才
just now; a moment ago
gāng gāng
刚刚
just recently; just a moment ago
gāng hǎo
刚好
just; exactly; to happen to be
gāng
刚
hard; firm; strong; just
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
刚
刚
刚
刚
刚
刚
刚
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刚
Say “gāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刚
Common words and phrases
gāng cái
just now; a moment ago
gāng gāng
just recently; just a moment ago
gāng hǎo
just; exactly; to happen to be
gāng
hard; firm; strong; just
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刚?
刚 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 刚 (gāng) mean?
刚 (gāng) means hard.
What is the radical of 刚?
The radical of 刚 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.