惯 (guàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 惯 (guàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惯 (guàn) means "used to". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惯 stroke by stroke?

惯 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惯 and 恂?

惯 (guàn) and 恂 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 惯?

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

Q: What common words use 惯?

Common words containing 惯 include: 习惯 (xí guàn) — habit; to be used to; 惯例 (guàn lì) — convention; 惯用 (guàn yòng) — habitual.

How to Write 惯

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

惯 is pronounced guàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means used to.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 惯 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 惯

习惯 xí guàn

habit; to be used to

惯例 guàn lì

convention

惯用 guàn yòng

habitual

Example Sentences

我习惯早起。

wǒ xí guàn zǎo qǐ

I'm used to getting up early.

这是公司的惯例。

zhè shì gōng sī de guàn lì

This is the company's practice.

这是他的惯用手。

zhè shì tā de guàn yòng shǒu

This is his dominant hand.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

Practice Writing 惯 (guàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惯

What does 惯 (guàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惯 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惯?

What common words use 惯?

How to Write 惯 (guàn)