坩 (gān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坩 (gān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坩 (gān) means "crucible (component)". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坩 stroke by stroke?

坩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 坩 and 在?

坩 (gān) and 在 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 坩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 坩?

Common words containing 坩 include: 坩埚 (gān guō) — crucible; 坩埚钳 (gān guō qián) — crucible tongs; 瓷坩埚 (cí gān guō) — porcelain crucible.

How to Write 坩

The character 坩 (gān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

坩 is pronounced gān in Mandarin Chinese. It means crucible (component).

Common Words with 坩

坩埚 gān guō

crucible

坩埚钳 gān guō qián

crucible tongs

瓷坩埚 cí gān guō

porcelain crucible

Example Sentences

实验室里有很多坩埚。

shí yàn shì lǐ yǒu hěn duō gān guō

There are many crucibles in the laboratory.

请用坩埚钳夹住它。

qǐng yòng gān guō qián jiā zhù tā

Please use crucible tongs to hold it.

这是一个白色的瓷坩埚。

zhè shì yí gè bái sè de cí gān guō

This is a white porcelain crucible.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 坩 (gān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坩

What does 坩 (gān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坩 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坩?

What common words use 坩?

How to Write 坩 (gān)