罡 (gāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 罡 (gāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 罡 (gāng) means "Stellar deity; the handle of the Big Dipper". with 10 strokes and the radical 罒.

Q: How do you write 罡 stroke by stroke?

罡 has 10 strokes. The radical is 罒. 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 罡 and 罔?

罡 (gāng) and 罔 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 罡?

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

Q: What common words use 罡?

Common words containing 罡 include: 天罡 (tiān gāng) — Tiangang (stars of the Big Dipper or heavenly deities).; 罡风 (gāng fēng) — Strong high-altitude wind; 罡气 (gāng qì) — Vital energy; stellar energy.

How to Write 罡

The character 罡 (gāng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 罒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

罡 is pronounced gāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stellar deity; the handle of the Big Dipper.

Common Words with 罡

天罡 tiān gāng

Tiangang (stars of the Big Dipper or heavenly deities).

罡风 gāng fēng

Strong high-altitude wind

罡气 gāng qì

Vital energy; stellar energy

Example Sentences

天罡星在北方。

tiān gāng xīng zài běi fāng

The Tiangang stars are in the north.

山上有罡风。

shān shàng yǒu gāng fēng

There are strong mountain winds.

他练了一身罡气。

tā liàn le yī shēn gāng qì

He has cultivated a strong internal energy.

Similar Characters

罔 wǎng

罗 luó

罘 fú

Practice Writing 罡 (gāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罡

What does 罡 (gāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 罡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 罡 and 罔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 罡?

What common words use 罡?

How to Write 罡 (gāng)