COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 赶 is built
Traditional etymology note: 走 (run) suggests the meaning, while 干 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 赶 (gǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to overtake; to catch up with
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǎn
赶
to overtake; to catch up with
Common words
gǎn jǐn
赶紧
hurriedly; without delay
gǎn kuài
赶快
quickly; at once
gǎn shàng
赶上
to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon
gǎn máng
赶忙
to hurry; to hasten; to make haste
gǎn fù
赶赴
to hurry; to rush
zhuī gǎn
追赶
to pursue; to chase after; to accelerate; to catch up with
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
赶
赶
赶
赶
赶
赶
赶
赶
LEARNING TIP
Remember 赶
Say “gǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 赶
Common words and phrases
gǎn jǐn
hurriedly; without delay
gǎn kuài
quickly; at once
gǎn shàng
to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon
gǎn máng
to hurry; to hasten; to make haste
gǎn fù
to hurry; to rush
zhuī gǎn
to pursue; to chase after; to accelerate; to catch up with
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“赶”。
Zhège zì shì “gǎn”.
This character is “赶”.
我正在学习“赶”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “赶”.
请写一遍“赶”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gǎn”.
Please write “赶” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 赶?
赶 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 赶 (gǎn) mean?
赶 (gǎn) means to overtake; to catch up with.
What is the radical of 赶?
The radical of 赶 is 走, associated with Not yet classified.