How to Write 旰
The character 旰 (gàn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
旰 is pronounced gàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means late (of the day); sunset.
Common Words with 旰
旰食
gàn shí
to eat late (due to being busy with work)
旰昃
gàn zè
from morning till night; working late
宵衣旰食
xiāo yī gàn shí
To work hard from dawn to dusk (diligent in administration)
Example Sentences
爸爸每天旰食。
bà bà měi tiān gàn shí
Dad eats late every day because of work.
旰昃之劳不容易。
gàn zè zhī láo bù róng yì
The hard work of staying up late is not easy.
他工作宵衣旰食。
tā gōng zuò xiāo yī gàn shí
He works from dawn to dusk.
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