杠 (gàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杠 (gàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杠 (gàng) means "bar; lever". with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杠 stroke by stroke?

杠 has 7 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 杠 and 未?

杠 (gàng) and 未 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 杠?

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 杠?

Common words containing 杠 include: 杠杆 (gàng gǎn) — lever; leverage; 单杠 (dān gàng) — horizontal bar; 杠铃 (gàng líng) — barbell.

How to Write 杠

The character 杠 (gàng) is written with 7 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

杠 is pronounced gàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means bar; lever.

Common Words with 杠

杠杆 gàng gǎn

lever; leverage

单杠 dān gàng

horizontal bar

杠铃 gàng líng

barbell

Example Sentences

这是一个杠杆。

zhè shì yí gè gàng gǎn

This is a lever.

他在练习单杠。

tā zài liàn xí dān gàng

He is practicing on the horizontal bar.

他举起了杠铃。

tā jǔ qǐ le gàng líng

He lifted the barbell.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杠

What does 杠 (gàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杠 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杠?

What common words use 杠?

How to Write 杠 (gàng)