棍 (gùn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 棍 (gùn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 棍 (gùn) means "stick or rod". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 棍 stroke by stroke?

棍 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 棍 and 柴?

棍 (gùn) and 柴 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 棍?

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

Q: What common words use 棍?

Common words containing 棍 include: 棍子 (gùn zi) — stick or rod; 木棍 (mù gùn) — wooden stick; 冰棍 (bīng gùn) — Popsicle; ice lolly.

How to Write 棍

The character 棍 (gùn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

棍 is pronounced gùn in Mandarin Chinese. It means stick or rod.

Common Words with 棍

棍子 gùn zi

stick or rod

木棍 mù gùn

wooden stick

冰棍 bīng gùn

Popsicle; ice lolly

Example Sentences

这根棍子很长。

zhè gēn gùn zi hěn zhǎng

This stick is very long.

他手里拿着一根木棍。

tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yī gēn mù gùn

He is holding a wooden stick in his hand.

夏天我喜欢吃冰棍。

xià tiān wǒ xǐ huān chī bīng gùn

I like eating popsicles in summer.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 棍

What does 棍 (gùn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 棍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 棍 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 棍?

What common words use 棍?

How to Write 棍 (gùn)