Writing
杆 (gǎn) — how to say "pole" in Chinese
杆
Pole, rod
noun · measure word
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
握住杆
wò zhù gǎn
grip the rod
Examples
他用杆子把衣服挂到高处。
He used a pole to hang clothes up high.
这根杆只有十厘米长。
This rod is only ten centimeters long.
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Frequently asked questions
Pole meaning in Chinese
"pole" in Chinese is 杆 (gǎn).
What does 杆 mean in English?
杆 (gǎn) means "Pole, rod".
How is 杆 pronounced?
It is pronounced gǎn (written as gan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "pole" in Chinese characters?
It is written 杆 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 杆?
杆 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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