梗 (gěng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 梗 (gěng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 梗 (gěng) means "Stalk, stem, or main point". with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 梗 stroke by stroke?

梗 has 11 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 梗 and 枯?

梗 (gěng) and 枯 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 梗?

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 梗?

Common words containing 梗 include: 梗概 (gěng gài) — synopsis; outline; summary; 玩梗 (wán gěng) — to use a meme; to make a reference; 心梗 (xīn gěng) — heart attack; myocardial infarction.

How to Write 梗

The character 梗 (gěng) is written with 11 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

梗 is pronounced gěng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stalk, stem, or main point.

Common Words with 梗

梗概 gěng gài

synopsis; outline; summary

玩梗 wán gěng

to use a meme; to make a reference

心梗 xīn gěng

heart attack; myocardial infarction

Example Sentences

请说一下故事的梗概。

qǐng shuō yī xià gù shì de gěng gài

Please give a brief summary of the story.

年轻人喜欢在网上玩梗。

nián qīng rén xǐ huān zài wǎng shàng wán gěng

Young people like to use internet memes.

他因为心梗住院了。

tā yīn wèi xīn gěng zhù yuàn le

He was hospitalized due to a heart attack.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

Practice Writing 梗 (gěng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 梗

What does 梗 (gěng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 梗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 梗 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 梗?

What common words use 梗?

How to Write 梗 (gěng)