How to Write 扛
The character 扛 (gāng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
扛 is pronounced gāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to carry on the shoulder.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: gāng, káng.
Common Words with 扛
Example Sentences
守卫边疆的战士们常年扛枪巡逻。
shǒu wèi biān jiāng de zhàn shì men cháng nián káng qiāng xún luó
The soldiers guarding the border carry rifles and patrol all year round.
那个小伙子正热心地帮老人扛行李上楼。
nà ge xiǎo huǒ zi zhèng rè xīn dì bāng lǎo rén káng xíng lǐ shàng lóu
The young man is enthusiastically helping the elderly person carry luggage upstairs.
传说项羽力大无穷，具有力能扛鼎之势。
chuán shuō xiàng yǔ lì dà wú qióng jù yǒu lì néng gāng dǐng zhī shì
Legend has it that Xiang Yu was incredibly strong, with the power to lift a heavy tripod.
Practice Writing 扛 (gāng)
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