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杆

杆 (gān) · cane

7 strokesLeft–right

杆 (gān) means “cane”. It is made of 木 + 干 and has 7 strokes.

Break 杆 into its parts

What 杆 is made of

杆 stroke order

杆 stroke order diagram: 7 strokes, numbered in writing order
杆 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 杠杆

用杠杆可以抬起很重的东西。Yòng gànggǎn kěyǐ táiqǐ hěn zhòng de dōngxi.With a lever you can lift very heavy things.
物理课上我们学了杠杆原理。Wùlǐ kè shàng wǒmen xué le gànggǎn yuánlǐ.In physics class we learned the principle of the lever.

Words with 杆

Also built with 木

Quick facts

Pinyingān
Meaningcane
Strokes7
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 杆

What does 杆 mean?

杆 (gān) means “cane”.

How many strokes does 杆 have?

杆 has 7 strokes.

What parts make up 杆?

杆 is made of 木 (tree) and 干 (dry (gān)).

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