How to Write 赶 (gǎn)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 赶
The character 赶 (Traditional: 趕) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Rush / Hurry / Overtake". In our Level 3 curriculum, we focus on the 14-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Actions, Speech & Sound, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 赶 is built on the radical walk 走 (156). Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A phono-semantic compound: 走 (walk) indicates the meaning of movement, and 旱 (drought/dry) acts as the phonetic component.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 我们得赶快走，不然会赶不上火车。
Wǒmen děi gǎnkuài zǒu, bùrán huì gǎn bù shàng huǒchē.
Traditional: 我們得趕快走，不然會趕不上火車。
ngo5 mun4 dak1 gon2 faai3 zau2, bat1 jin4 wui5 gon2 bat1 soeng5 fo2 ce1.
"We must leave quickly, otherwise we will miss the train."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as gǎn. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is gon2. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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