哏 (gén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哏 (gén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哏 (gén) means "Punchline / Funny". with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哏 stroke by stroke?

哏 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 哏 and 君?

哏 (gén) and 君 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 哏?

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

Q: What common words use 哏?

Common words containing 哏 include: 逗哏 (dòu gén) — To make jokes / Funny lines; 有哏 (yǒu gén) — funny; humorous; 捧哏 (pěng gén) — Straight man (in crosstalk).

How to Write 哏

The character 哏 (gén) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

哏 is pronounced gén in Mandarin Chinese. It means Punchline / Funny.

Common Words with 哏

逗哏 dòu gén

To make jokes / Funny lines

有哏 yǒu gén

funny; humorous

捧哏 pěng gén

Straight man (in crosstalk)

Example Sentences

他是个逗哏演员。

tā shì gè dòu gén yǎn yuán

He is a lead comic actor.

这个笑话很有哏。

zhè ge xiào huà hěn yǒu gén

This joke is very funny.

捧哏也很重要。

pěng gén yě hěn zhòng yào

The straight man is also very important.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 哏 (gén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哏

What does 哏 (gén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哏 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哏?

What common words use 哏?

How to Write 哏 (gén)