纲 Stroke Order — How to Write 纲
纲 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
纲 Radical and Character Components
纲 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 冈 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 4 more strokes
纲 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gāng
Meanings of 纲 in Chinese
1
gāng纲
The main rope that controls a fishing net.
渔夫拉动网纲，将鱼捕获。
The fisherman pulled the net's main rope to catch fish.
The key or main part of something, such as an outline, program, or summary.
写论文前,我们需要先列一个详细的大纲。
Before writing the paper, we need to first draw up a detailed outline.
Historically, in China (from the Tang Dynasty onwards), 'gāng' referred to a system for transporting large quantities of goods in numbered batches. For instance, 'yī gāng' meant one such batch or convoy, as seen in historical terms like 'huā shí gāng' (flower and rock tribute convoy) and 'shēng chén gāng' (birthday tribute convoy).
为了确保珍贵礼品的安全抵达，官员们将货物分作几纲，逐批押运
To ensure the safe arrival of valuable gifts, officials divided the goods into several 'gāngs' (batches/convoys) and escorted them batch by batch.
In biology, a taxonomic rank (Class) used in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order.
猫科动物隶属于哺乳纲。
Feline animals belong to the class Mammalia.
Fundamental principles, codes of conduct, or regulations considered essential for maintaining order and stability within a group or society.
制定合理的行为纲纪，是维护集体和谐的关键
Establishing reasonable behavioral guidelines is key to maintaining group harmony.
Common Words and Phrases with 纲
1
The three cardinal guides and five constant virtues, representing the traditional feudal ethical code in ancient China.
在旧时，人们普遍遵循一套严格的纲常伦理，以维护家庭和社会秩序。
In ancient times, people generally adhered to a strict set of cardinal guides and constant virtues to maintain family and social order.
2
Governing principles, discipline, and order.
维持社团的良好纲纪对所有成员都有益处。
Maintaining good order and discipline within the club benefits all members.
3
To grasp the main points and bring all other details into order, leading to clear organization and efficiency.
只要项目经理能把总体的规划做得纲举目张，下面的具体任务分配自然会清晰高效。
If the project manager ensures the overall plan is well-structured and comprehensive, the specific task assignments will naturally become clear and highly efficient.
4
A guiding principle or a program of action, often formally stated, that is strictly believed and adhered to.
这家慈善机构的纲领是帮助弱势群体并促进社会公平。
The creed of this charity organization is to help vulnerable groups and promote social equity.
5
detailed outline or summary of a subject
这份研究报告的纲目已经确定，接下来就是填充具体内容了。
The outline for this research report has been finalized; the next step is to fill in the specific content.
6
An outline, summary, or compendium of a subject or a larger work.
这份学习计划的纲要已经制定好了，接下来是细化内容
The outline of this study plan has been drawn up; the next step is to elaborate on the content.
More words with 纲
- cháo朝gāng纲imperial discipline, principles of government
- dǎng党gāng纲party programme
- liàng量gāng纲dimension
- zǒng总gāng纲general program or principles
- zhèng政gāng纲Platform, Political program
- běn本cǎo草gāng纲mù目Compendium of Materia Medica
- dà大gāng纲outline, synopsis
- niǎo鸟gāng纲Aves, Birds
- bú哺rǔ乳gāng纲Mammalia, mammals
- gāng纲wéi维Framework, Mainstay
- jǐ几gāng纲several principles, a few outlines
- wǎng网gāng纲Network framework, Net specification
- gāng纲cháng常lún伦lǐ理feudal ethical code, traditional moral principles
- gāng纲jì纪fēn分míng明well-disciplined, well-ordered
- huó活dòng动zhèng政gāng纲campaign platform, political program
- luàn乱le了gāng纲cháng常disrupted the social order, violated moral principles
Idioms with 纲
- gāng纲cháng常sǎo扫dì地moral principles and social order destroyed
- sān三gāng纲wǔ五cháng常feudal moral principles
- tí提gāng纲qiè挈lǐng领grasp the main points
- gāng纲cháng常míng名jiào教feudal ethical code and moral principles
- gāng纲jì纪fèi废chí弛rules and discipline lax
- gāng纲mù目bù不shū疏meticulously detailed and comprehensive
- gāng纲qiè挈mù目zhāng张grasp the key link
- dùn顿gāng纲zhèn振jì纪Rectify principles and revive discipline
- jì纪gāng纲rén人lún论guiding principles of human ethics and relations
- jǔ举gāng纲chí持lǐng领grasp the key points
- kuāng匡zhèng正gāng纲jì纪rectify rules and discipline
- qiè挈lǐng领tí提gāng纲grasp the essentials
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Open the tool →Questions about 纲
What does 纲 mean in Chinese?
纲 (gāng) means “Historically” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 纲?
纲 is pronounced gāng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 纲 have?
纲 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 纲?
纲 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 纲?
The radical of 纲 is 纟, and 纲 is a phono-semantic compound.