感 (gǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 感 (gǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 感 (gǎn) means "to feel / sense / emotion". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 感 stroke by stroke?

感 has 13 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 感 and 㥯?

感 (gǎn) and 㥯 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 感?

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

Q: What common words use 感?

Common words containing 感 include: 感觉 (gǎn jué) — feeling / sense / to feel; 感谢 (gǎn xiè) — to thank / gratitude; 感冒 (gǎn mào) — common cold / to catch a cold.

How to Write 感

The character 感 (gǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

感 is pronounced gǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to feel / sense / emotion.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 感 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 感

感觉 gǎn jué

feeling / sense / to feel

感谢 gǎn xiè

to thank / gratitude

感冒 gǎn mào

common cold / to catch a cold

Example Sentences

你现在感觉怎么样？

nǐ xiàn zài gǎn jué zěn me yàng

How do you feel now?

非常感谢你的帮助。

fēi cháng gǎn xiè nǐ de bāng zhù

Thank you very much for your help.

我今天感冒了。

wǒ jīn tiān gǎn mào le

I have a cold today.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恿 yǒng

悉 xī

Practice Writing 感 (gǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 感

What does 感 (gǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 感 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 感 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 感?

What common words use 感?

How to Write 感 (gǎn)