Writing
罐 (guàn) — how to say "jar" in Chinese
罐
Jar, pot, jug
noun
Radicals / Keys
缶
Jar
#121 · fǒu · 6 strokes
Collocations
一罐啤酒
yī guàn píjiǔ
a can of beer
打开罐子
dǎkāi guànzi
open a jar
Examples
桌子上有一个装茶叶的罐。
There is a jar of tea on the table.
一个罐
One jar.
Frequently asked questions
Jar meaning in Chinese
"jar" in Chinese is 罐 (guàn).
罐 meaning in English
罐 (guàn) means "Jar, pot, jug".
How is 罐 pronounced?
It is pronounced guàn (written as guan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Guan in Chinese character
It is written 罐 and has 23 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 罐?
罐 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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