Character Animation

Character: 艮

Pinyin: gěn (gen3)

Meaning: blunt / tough / chewy

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "艮" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

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Same Radical (1)

Radical: 艮

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