干
Meaning:
arid, dry; to oppose; to offend; to invade
HSK 3
Frequency:
#2115
Pinyin:
gàn
Strokes:
3
Radical:
十
How to Write 干 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
3
About "干" in Chinese
The Chinese character 干 (gàn) means "arid, dry; to oppose; to offend; to invade". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 干 include: 主干, 干俸, 干儿.
📚 Words and Phrases with 干
Common words containing this character
主干
trunk
HSK 2
干俸
income provided by a sinecure
HSK 2
干儿
adopted son (traditional adoption, i.e. without legal ramifications)
HSK 2
何干
what business?
HSK 2
公干
public business
HSK 2
冻干
to freeze-dry
HSK 2
包干
to have the full responsibility of a job
HSK 2
十干
same as 天干
HSK 2
吹干
to blow-dry
HSK 2
单干
to work on one's own
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A club or axe
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "干"?
- The pinyin is gàn
- How many strokes does "干" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "干" mean?
- arid, dry; to oppose; to offend; to invade
- What is the radical of "干"?
- The radical is "十"