干
Character Breakdown
A simple shield — dry, to do
Details
| Pinyin | gān/gàn |
| Meanings | dry, to do, to work |
| Stroke Count | 3 |
| Radical | 干 (#51 — dry) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #42 most common |
Words Containing 干
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 干净 | gānjìng | clean | HSK 3 |
| 饼干 | bǐnggān | Biscuits | HSK 4 |
| 干杯 | gānbēi | Cheers! | HSK 4 |
| 干 | gān | dry | HSK 4 |
| 干活儿 | gànhuór | work on a job | HSK 5 |
| 能干 | nénggàn | capable | HSK 5 |
| 干脆 | gāncuì | simply | HSK 5 |
| 干燥 | gānzào | Dry | HSK 5 |
| 才干 | cáigàn | ability, competence | HSK 6 |
| 干部 | gànbù | cadre, official | HSK 6 |
| 干旱 | gànhàn | drought | HSK 6 |
| 干劲 | gànjìn | enthusiasm, drive | HSK 6 |
| 干扰 | gānrǎo | to interfere, to disturb | HSK 6 |
| 干涉 | gānshè | to interfere, to meddle | HSK 6 |
| 干事 | gànshì | secretary, to work | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 干 mean in Chinese?
干 (gān/gàn) means "dry, to do, to work" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 3, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 干 have?
The Chinese character 干 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 干 (dry).
What is the radical of 干?
The radical of 干 is 干 (dry, Kangxi radical #51).