COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杠 is built
Traditional etymology note: A wooden 木 lever 工; 工 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 杠 (gàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
coffin-bearing pole (old)
gàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gàng
杠
coffin-bearing pole (old)
Common words
gàng gǎn
杠杆
lever; pry bar; crowbar; financial leverage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 杠
Say “gàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 杠
Common words and phrases
gàng gǎn
lever; pry bar; crowbar; financial leverage
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杠?
杠 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 杠 (gàng) mean?
杠 (gàng) means coffin-bearing pole (old).
What is the radical of 杠?
The radical of 杠 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.