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

Q: What does 柑 (gān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柑 (gān) means "Mandarin orange or tangerine.". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柑 stroke by stroke?

柑 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柑 and 杆?

柑 (gān) and 杆 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 柑?

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

Q: What common words use 柑?

Common words containing 柑 include: 柑橘 (gān jú) — Citrus.; 柑子 (gān zi) — Mandarin orange.; 青柑 (qīng gān) — green tangerine.

How to Write 柑

The character 柑 (gān) is written with 9 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

柑 is pronounced gān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mandarin orange or tangerine..

Common Words with 柑

柑橘 gān jú

Citrus.

柑子 gān zi

Mandarin orange.

青柑 qīng gān

green tangerine

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃柑橘。

wǒ xǐ huān chī gān jú

I like eating citrus fruits.

这个柑子很甜。

zhè ge gān zi hěn tián

This mandarin orange is very sweet.

这种青柑茶很好喝。

zhè zhǒng qīng gān chá hěn hǎo hē

This green mandarin tea tastes great.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柑 (gān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柑

What does 柑 (gān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柑 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柑?

What common words use 柑?

How to Write 柑 (gān)