干 (gàn) — how to say "to do" in Chinese

To do, to work

Radicals / Keys

Dry

#51 · gān · 3 strokes

Synonyms

to do, to make, to cook (food)

zuò · neutral, general

to do, to engage in, to get

gǎo · of abstract activities

Examples

这个周末我需要在家里很多活,比如打扫房间和洗衣服。

This weekend I need to do a lot of work at home, like cleaning the room and doing laundry.

你在什么?

What are you doing?

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to do" in Chinese?

"to do" in Chinese is 干 (gàn).

What does 干 mean in English?

干 (gàn) means "To do, to work".

How is 干 pronounced?

It is pronounced gàn (written as gan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to do" in Chinese characters?

It is written 干.

What HSK level is 干?

干 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

Tomyo

Learn Chinese words with spaced repetition

Add 干 to your vocabulary and remember it with smart reviews, audio and examples.

Download the app

Grammar with 干

More HSK 4 words