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

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

The Chinese character 罐 (guàn) means "can / jar / pot". with 23 strokes and the radical 缶.

Q: How do you write 罐 stroke by stroke?

罐 has 23 strokes. The radical is 缶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 罐?

The radical of 罐 is 缶. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 罐?

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

Q: What common words use 罐?

Common words containing 罐 include: 罐头 (guàn tou) — Canned food; 水罐 (shuǐ guàn) — Water jug; 罐装 (guàn zhuāng) — Canned.

How to Write 罐

The character 罐 (guàn) is written with 23 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 缶 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

罐 is pronounced guàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means can / jar / pot.

Common Words with 罐

罐头 guàn tou

Canned food

水罐 shuǐ guàn

Water jug

罐装 guàn zhuāng

Canned

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃鱼罐头。

wǒ xǐ huān chī yú guàn tou

I like eating canned fish.

他提着一个水罐。

tā tí zhe yí gè shuǐ guàn

He is carrying a water jug.

这是罐装可乐。

zhè shì guàn zhuāng kě lè

This is canned cola.

Practice Writing 罐 (guàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罐

What does 罐 (guàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 罐 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 罐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 罐?

What common words use 罐?

How to Write 罐 (guàn)