COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 管 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺮ (bamboo) suggests the meaning, while 官 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 管 (guǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to take care (of)
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guǎn
管
to take care (of)
Common words
bù guǎn
不管
not to be concerned; regardless of; no matter
guǎn lǐ
管理
to supervise; to manage; to administer; management
jǐn guǎn
尽管
despite; although; even though; in spite of
xī guǎn
吸管
(drinking) straw; pipette; eyedropper; snorkel
bǎo guǎn
保管
to hold in safekeeping; to have in one's care; to guarantee; certainly; surely; custodian; curator
guǎn dào
管道
tubing; pipeline; (fig.) channel; means
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
管
管
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管
管
管
管
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 管
Say “guǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 管
Common words and phrases
bù guǎn
not to be concerned; regardless of; no matter
guǎn lǐ
to supervise; to manage; to administer; management
jǐn guǎn
despite; although; even though; in spite of
xī guǎn
(drinking) straw; pipette; eyedropper; snorkel
bǎo guǎn
to hold in safekeeping; to have in one's care; to guarantee; certainly; surely; custodian; curator
guǎn dào
tubing; pipeline; (fig.) channel; means
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“管”。
Zhège zì shì “guǎn”.
This character is “管”.
我正在学习“管”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “管”.
请写一遍“管”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guǎn”.
Please write “管” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 管?
管 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 管 (guǎn) mean?
管 (guǎn) means to take care (of).
What is the radical of 管?
The radical of 管 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.