馆 (guǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 馆 (guǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 馆 (guǎn) means "Establishment / restaurant / gallery". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 饣.

Q: How do you write 馆 stroke by stroke?

馆 has 11 strokes. The radical is 饣. 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 馆 and 飨?

馆 (guǎn) and 飨 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 馆?

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

Q: What common words use 馆?

Common words containing 馆 include: 饭馆 (fàn guǎn) — restaurant; 图书馆 (tú shū guǎn) — Library; 旅馆 (lǚ guǎn) — hotel, inn.

How to Write 馆

The character 馆 (guǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 饣 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

馆 is pronounced guǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Establishment / restaurant / gallery.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 馆 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 馆

饭馆 fàn guǎn

restaurant

图书馆 tú shū guǎn

Library

旅馆 lǚ guǎn

hotel, inn

Example Sentences

我们去饭馆吃饭。

wǒ men qù fàn guǎn chī fàn

We are going to eat at a restaurant.

我在图书馆看书。

wǒ zài tú shū guǎn kàn shū

I am reading in the library.

这家旅馆很干净。

zhè jiā lǚ guǎn hěn gān jìng

This hotel is very clean.

Similar Characters

飨 xiǎng

饵 ěr

饶 ráo

Practice Writing 馆 (guǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 馆

What does 馆 (guǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 馆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 馆 and 飨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 馆?

What common words use 馆?

How to Write 馆 (guǎn)