冠 Stroke Order — How to Write 冠
冠 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 冖, 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.
冠 Radical and Character Components
冠 is an ideographic compound. A man 元 puts on a cap 冖 with his hand 寸.
Radical: 冖 + 7 more strokes
冠 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- guān
- guàn
Meanings of 冠 in Chinese
1
guān冠
Hat; cap; formal attire or headwear.
他总是衣冠楚楚，给人留下很好的印象。
He is always impeccably dressed, leaving a very good impression on people.
Refers to a shape resembling a hat or something at the top, such as a crest, comb (of a rooster), or a tree canopy.
这棵树的树冠非常茂盛，提供了很好的阴凉
The canopy of this tree is very lush, providing excellent shade.
2
guàn冠
To wear a hat; to crown (someone), often in a ceremonial or symbolic sense, similar to '沐猴而冠' where '冠' means putting on a hat.
他被公认为行业领袖，如同加冠的王者。
He is publicly recognized as an industry leader, much like a crowned king.
To surpass others and be ranked first, as in a champion.
他通过不懈努力，最终获得了冠军
Through unremitting effort, he finally won the championship.
Common Words and Phrases with 冠
1
A grand gathering where numerous high-ranking officials and prominent figures are present, like clouds.
那场盛大的文化交流活动，可谓冠盖如云，各界名流齐聚一堂，场面十分隆重。
The grand cultural exchange event was truly a gathering of distinguished personages, with celebrities from all walks of life assembled, creating a very solemn and impressive scene.
2
A continuous stream of high-ranking officials or envoys arriving and departing.
那座学府因其深厚的学术底蕴，每年都吸引着各地名士前来讲学交流，可谓冠盖相望
That academy, renowned for its profound academic heritage, attracts distinguished scholars from various regions to give lectures and engage in discussions every year, truly a scene where prominent figures are constantly visiting and interacting.
3
champion; first place title
这支篮球队连续三年获得了联赛冠军。
This basketball team won the league championship for three consecutive years.
4
A crown or an official's hat, especially from ancient times.
她的艺术作品赢得了国际赞誉，成为她事业的冠冕。
Her artistic works won international acclaim, becoming the crown of her career.
5
high-sounding; ostentatious; grand in appearance but often superficial or hypocritical
这家公司对外发布的声明冠冕堂皇，但实际行动却常常与他们的承诺背道而驰
This company's publicly released statements are grand and dignified on the surface, but their actual actions often contradict their promises.
6
A cymatium; a type of top molding found in classical architecture.
这座古老建筑的冠饰雕刻精美，展现了当年的艺术风格
The cornice of this ancient building is exquisitely carved, showcasing the artistic style of that era.
7
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a condition where the blood vessels that supply the heart become narrowed or blocked, often due to plaque buildup, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
医生建议他改变生活方式，以更好地管理其冠心病症状。
The doctor advised him to change his lifestyle to better manage his coronary heart disease symptoms.
8
A fleshy, often brightly colored protuberance on a bird's head; a crest or comb.
这只公鸡的冠子又大又红，看起来非常精神
The comb of this rooster is large and red, making it look very spirited.
More words with 冠
- chǐ齿guān冠The crown of a tooth.
- fèng凤guān冠phoenix coronet, phoenix crown
- guì桂guān冠laurel wreath, laurels
- huáng皇guān冠crown
- jiā加guàn冠Be crowned, Capping ceremony
- lín林guān冠Canopy
- miǎn免guān冠Bareheaded; without wearing a hat.
- wáng王guān冠crown
- yǔ羽guān冠crest
- ruò弱guàn冠twenty years of age, man who has reached the age of twenty
- yī衣guān冠Clothes and hats; attire.
- duó夺guàn冠win the championship, clinch the title
- shù树guān冠canopy, tree crown
- yì衣guān冠zhǒng冢Cenotaph, tomb containing only clothing and headgear of the deceased
- gǔ古guān冠Ancient crown
- nán南guān冠Prisoner, Captive
- guà挂guān冠to resign from office
- guàn冠yǐ以named, titled
- miǎn冕guān冠crown, coronet
- shù树guān冠huǒ火Crown fire, Canopy fire
Idioms with 冠
- guàn冠jué绝yī一shí时foremost for a time
- é峨guān冠bó博dài带dignified attire of ancient officials
- fèng凤guān冠xiá霞pèi帔traditional elaborate ceremonial attire for women
- nù怒fà发chōng冲guān冠to be in a towering rage
- yī衣guān冠chǔ楚chǔ楚impeccably dressed
- yī衣guān冠qín禽shòu兽beast in human clothing
- yǐ以guān冠bǔ补lǚ履Use something valuable for a trivial purpose
- yǒng勇guàn冠sān三jūn军foremost in valor among all troops
- yōu优mèng孟yī衣guān冠impersonate or mimic someone
- zhāng张guān冠lǐ李dài戴to confuse one thing with another
- guān冠gài盖rú如shì市A bustling gathering of high-ranking officials
- guān冠gài盖wǎng往lái来eminent visitors coming and going
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Open the tool →Questions about 冠
What does 冠 mean in Chinese?
冠 (guān) means “Hat” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 冠?
冠 has 2 pronunciations: guān, guàn.
How many strokes does 冠 have?
冠 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 冠?
冠 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 冖. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 冠?
The radical of 冠 is 冖, and 冠 is an ideographic compound.