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

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

The Chinese character 贯 (guàn) means "To pierce / To penetrate / String of coins". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贯 stroke by stroke?

贯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贯 and 贞?

贯 (guàn) and 贞 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 贯?

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

Q: What common words use 贯?

Common words containing 贯 include: 连贯 (lián guàn) — coherent / consistent; 贯彻 (guàn chè) — To carry out / To implement; 一贯 (yí guàn) — consistent; persistent.

How to Write 贯

The character 贯 (guàn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

贯 is pronounced guàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pierce / To penetrate / String of coins.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 贯 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 贯

连贯 lián guàn

coherent / consistent

贯彻 guàn chè

To carry out / To implement

一贯 yí guàn

consistent; persistent

Example Sentences

这段话写得很连贯。

zhè duàn huà xiě dé hěn lián guàn

This passage is written very coherently.

我们要贯彻这个政策。

wǒ men yào guàn chè zhè ge zhèng cè

We need to implement this policy.

他一贯表现得很好。

tā yí guàn biǎo xiàn dé hěn hǎo

He has always performed very well.

Similar Characters

贞 zhēn

负 fù

贡 gòng

Practice Writing 贯 (guàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贯

What does 贯 (guàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贯 and 贞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贯?

What common words use 贯?

How to Write 贯 (guàn)