Writing
棍 (gùn) — how to say "stick" in Chinese
棍
Stick
noun
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
一根棍
yì gēn gùn
one stick
用棍打
yòng gùn dǎ
hit with a stick
Examples
他用棍子打狗。
He hits the dog with a stick.
他拿棍。
He holds a stick.
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Stick in Chinese meaning
"stick" in Chinese is 棍 (gùn).
What does 棍 mean in English?
棍 (gùn) means "Stick".
How is 棍 pronounced?
It is pronounced gùn (written as gun). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "stick" in Chinese characters?
It is written 棍 and has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 棍?
棍 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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