COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 缸 is built
Traditional etymology note: 缶 (pottery) suggests the meaning, while 工 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 缸 (gāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
jar
gāngTone 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
gāng
缸
jar
Common words
gāng
缸
jar; vat; classifier for loads of laundry
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 缸
Say “gāng” 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 缸
Common words and phrases
gāng
jar; vat; classifier for loads of laundry
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“缸”。
Zhège zì shì “gāng”.
This character is “缸”.
我正在学习“缸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gāng” zì.
I am learning the character “缸”.
请写一遍“缸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gāng”.
Please write “缸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 缸?
缸 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 缸 (gāng) mean?
缸 (gāng) means jar.
What is the radical of 缸?
The radical of 缸 is 缶, associated with Not yet classified.