How to Write 杆
The character 杆 (gān) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
杆 is pronounced gān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pole; staff.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: gān, gǎn.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 杆 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 杆
Example Sentences
路边的电线杆上停着几只麻雀。
lù biān de diàn xiàn gān shàng tíng zhe jǐ zhī má què
A few sparrows are perched on the utility pole by the road.
操场中央矗立着一根高耸的旗杆。
cāo chǎng zhōng yāng chù lì zhe yī gēn gāo sǒng de qí gān
A tall flagpole stands in the center of the playground.
猎人紧紧握住手中的枪杆，警惕地看着四周。
liè rén jǐn jǐn wò zhù shǒu zhōng de qiāng gǎn jǐng tì dì kàn zhe sì zhōu
The hunter gripped the barrel of his gun tightly and looked around vigilantly.
他握笔杆的姿势非常端正。
tā wò bǐ gǎn de zī shì fēi cháng duān zhèng
His posture for holding the pen is very upright.
Practice Writing 杆 (gān)
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