尴
尴 (gān) · embarrassed
13 strokesBottom-left wrap
尴 (gān) means “embarrassed”. It is made of 尢 + 监 and has 13 strokes.
Break 尴 into its parts
What 尴 is made of
- 尢 yóu — weak
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 监 jiān — to supervise
- 皿 mǐn — dish
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 皿 mǐn — dish
尴 stroke order
Example sentences with 尴尬
我叫错了他的名字，非常尴尬。Wǒ jiàocuò le tā de míngzi, fēicháng gāngà.I called him by the wrong name; it was very awkward.
他们见面时气氛有点儿尴尬。Tāmen jiànmiàn shí qìfēn yǒudiǎnr gāngà.The atmosphere was a bit awkward when they met.
Words with 尴
Also built with 尢
Quick facts
| Pinyin | gān |
|---|---|
| Meaning | embarrassed |
| Strokes | 13 |
| Pattern | Bottom-left wrap |
Questions about 尴
What does 尴 mean?
尴 (gān) means “embarrassed”.
How many strokes does 尴 have?
尴 has 13 strokes.
What parts make up 尴?
尴 is made of 尢 (weak) and 监 (to supervise).
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