乾
Meaning:
arid, dry; to fertilize; to penetrate; heavenly generative principle (male)
HSK 1
Frequency:
#128
Pinyin:
gān
Strokes:
11
Radical:
乙
How to Write 乾 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
About "乾" in Chinese
The Chinese character 乾 (gān) means "arid, dry; to fertilize; to penetrate; heavenly generative principle (male)". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 乾 include: 乾坤, 乾安, 竺乾.
📚 Words and Phrases with 乾
Common words containing this character
乾坤
yin and yang; heaven and earth; the universe
HSK 2
乾安
see 乾安縣|乾安县[Qian2 an1 Xian4]
HSK 2
竺乾
Buddha (archaic)
HSK 2
萧乾
Xiao Qian (1910-1999), Mongolian-born, Cambridge-educated journalist active during Second World War in Europe, subsequently famous author and translator
HSK 2
康乾盛世
booming and golden age of Qing dynasty (from Kang Xi to Qian Long emperors)
HSK 4
扭转乾坤
lit. to upend heaven and earth (idiom)
HSK 4
旋乾转坤
lit. overturning heaven and earth (idiom); earth-shattering
HSK 4
朝乾夕惕
cautious and diligent all day long (idiom)
HSK 4
康乾宗迦峰
Kachenjunga (Himalayan peak)
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Rays 十 emanating from the 日; 乞 provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "乾"?
- The pinyin is gān
- How many strokes does "乾" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "乾" mean?
- arid, dry; to fertilize; to penetrate; heavenly generative principle (male)
- What is the radical of "乾"?
- The radical is "乙"