COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 感 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two hearts 心 beating together 咸
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How to Write 感 (gǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to feel
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǎn
感
to feel
Common words
gǎn dào
感到
to feel; to sense; to perceive
gǎn mào
感冒
to catch cold; (common) cold; (coll.) to be interested in (often used in the negative); (Tw) to detest
gǎn dòng
感动
to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving
gǎn jué
感觉
feeling; impression; sensation; to feel; to perceive
gǎn qíng
感情
emotion; sentiment; affection; feelings between two persons
gǎn rén
感人
touching; moving
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 感
Say “gǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 感
Common words and phrases
gǎn dào
to feel; to sense; to perceive
gǎn mào
to catch cold; (common) cold; (coll.) to be interested in (often used in the negative); (Tw) to detest
gǎn dòng
to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving
gǎn jué
feeling; impression; sensation; to feel; to perceive
gǎn qíng
emotion; sentiment; affection; feelings between two persons
gǎn rén
touching; moving
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“感”。
Zhège zì shì “gǎn”.
This character is “感”.
我正在学习“感”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “感”.
请写一遍“感”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gǎn”.
Please write “感” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 感?
感 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 感 (gǎn) mean?
感 (gǎn) means to feel.
What is the radical of 感?
The radical of 感 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.