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

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

The Chinese character 绠 (gěng) means "Rope (especially for a well).". with 10 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绠 stroke by stroke?

绠 has 10 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绠 and 线?

绠 (gěng) and 线 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 绠?

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

Q: What common words use 绠?

Common words containing 绠 include: 井绠 (jǐng gěng) — well rope; 绠短汲深 (gěng duǎn jí shēn) — One's ability is inadequate for the task (literally: the rope is short and the well is deep).; 绠绳 (gěng shéng) — Well rope.

How to Write 绠

The character 绠 (gěng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

绠 is pronounced gěng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rope (especially for a well)..

Common Words with 绠

井绠 jǐng gěng

well rope

绠短汲深 gěng duǎn jí shēn

One's ability is inadequate for the task (literally: the rope is short and the well is deep).

绠绳 gěng shéng

Well rope

Example Sentences

井绠很长。

jǐng gěng hěn zhǎng

The well rope is very long.

绠短汲深是成语。

gěng duǎn jí shēn shì chéng yǔ

'Geng duan ji shen' is an idiom (meaning one's ability is insufficient for the task).

他拉着绠绳。

tā lā zhe gěng shéng

He pulled the rope.

Similar Characters

线 xiàn

绀 gàn

绁 xiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绠

What does 绠 (gěng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绠 and 线?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绠?

What common words use 绠?

How to Write 绠 (gěng)