管 Stroke Order — How to Write 管
管 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺮, 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.
管 Radical and Character Components
管 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺮ (bamboo) carries the meaning, while 官 indicates the sound.
Radical: ⺮ + 8 more strokes
管 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- guǎn
Meanings of 管 in Chinese
1
guǎn管
A wind instrument; a tube-shaped musical instrument.
他正在学习演奏一种管乐器。
He is learning to play a wind instrument.
A hollow, elongated, and often cylindrical object; a tube, pipe, or duct, used for conveying liquids, gases, or for structural purposes.
这条城市供水管道已经使用了数十年。
This city's water supply pipeline has been in use for several decades.
A tube-shaped electronic component, such as a vacuum tube or a transistor.
这种老式收音机通常使用电子管来放大信号。
This type of old radio usually uses vacuum tubes to amplify signals.
To manage, supervise, or be in charge of something/someone.
这个项目由她来管。
This project is managed by her.
Common Words and Phrases with 管
1
to guarantee; to assure
你放心，我管保这件事办得妥妥帖帖的。
Don't worry, I guarantee this matter will be handled perfectly.
2
Tube wall or pipe wall.
钻井工人仔细检查了新安装的管壁，以确保水井的长期稳定性和安全性。
Drilling workers carefully inspected the newly installed pipe wall to ensure the long-term stability and safety of the well.
3
Tubing; material in the form of a pipe.
这种新型管材具有优异的耐腐蚀性，非常适合用于水处理系统。
This new type of tubing material has excellent corrosion resistance, making it very suitable for water treatment systems.
4
To look after, wait on, or serve (guests), often by providing food and drink.
主人热情地管待从远方来的客人，准备了丰盛的晚餐。
The host warmly entertained the guests who came from afar, preparing a rich dinner.
5
Guan dai (管带) was a military rank in the late Qing dynasty, referring to the commander of a battalion in the new army or the captain of a naval vessel.
这位管带治军严明，深得部下敬重。
This battalion commander governed his troops strictly and was deeply respected by his subordinates.
6
Piping, a pipeline, or a channel for transport and communication.
城市的水源通过复杂的地下管道系统输送到居民家中。
The city's water supply is transported to residents' homes through a complex underground pipeline system.
7
A system of channels connecting the body cavities of animals (e.g., corals, sponges).
珊瑚体内复杂的管道系统有助于其有效过滤海水。
The complex canal system within corals helps them filter seawater effectively.
8
A section or segment of a pipe.
工程师们正在检查新安装的供水系统的每个管段，确保没有泄漏。
The engineers are checking each pipe section of the newly installed water supply system to ensure there are no leaks.
9
A pipe culvert, an underground pipe structure designed to convey water, typically beneath a road or embankment.
工程队在河流下方安装了新的管涵，以确保雨季时水流畅通
The engineering team installed new pipe culverts beneath the river to ensure smooth water flow during the rainy season.
10
A truss bridge primarily supported by steel tubes.
这座桥梁采用了先进的管桁结构，使其更加坚固耐用。
This bridge utilizes an advanced tubular truss structure, making it more robust and durable.
11
To manage and protect, ensuring something is well-maintained and free from damage.
这座历史悠久的古建筑需要得到良好的管护，以确保其完整性和安全性。
This historical ancient building requires proper care and maintenance to ensure its integrity and safety.
12
A housekeeper, butler, or steward, often a senior servant managing a household for a wealthy family or a chief official for royalty.
老管家忠心耿耿地为这个家族服务了一辈子。
The old butler faithfully served this family for his entire life.
13
My humble opinion; my limited understanding (a modest term for one's own views).
关于如何提高工作效率，我有一些管见，希望能为大家提供一些参考。
Regarding how to improve work efficiency, I have some humble opinions that I hope can provide some reference for everyone.
14
As far as my humble opinion/limited view goes; to the best of my limited knowledge.
对于这个庞大的计划，管见所及，我认为我们应该首先解决核心的技术难题。
Regarding this ambitious plan, from my humble and limited perspective, I believe we should first tackle the core technical challenges.
15
To discipline; to control and educate.
你放心把事情交给我，我管教你不会有任何损失。
You can rest assured and leave the matter to me; I guarantee you won't suffer any loss.
More words with 管
- zháng掌guǎn管to be in charge of; to manage
- xuè血guǎn管blood vessel
- bié别guǎn管Leave it alone, Never mind
- dǎo导guǎn管catheter, duct
- gāng缸guǎn管earthen pipe
- gāng钢guǎn管steel pipe, steel tube
- hán涵guǎn管culvert, culvert pipe
- huáng簧guǎn管reed pipe, reed
- jí集guǎn管Manifold, Collector
- jūn军guǎn管military control or martial law
- kù裤guǎn管Trouser legs; pant leg
- léi雷guǎn管detonator, blasting cap
- lèi泪guǎn管tear duct
- pēn喷guǎn管nozzle
- ruǎn软guǎn管Hose
- shé蛇guǎn管serpentine tube, flexible tubing
- shí食guǎn管esophagus, oesophagus
- shì试guǎn管test tube
- shù竖guǎn管Vertical pipe, Riser
- táo陶guǎn管earthenware pipe
Idioms with 管
- guǎn管bào鲍zhī之jiāo交profound and understanding friendship
- guǎn管kuī窥lí蠡cè测limited and superficial understanding
- guǎn管kuī窥zhī之jiàn见a narrow and superficial view
- guǎn管kuī窥zhī之shuō说a narrow and biased view
- guǎn管zhōng中kuī窥bào豹see only a small part of a whole
- guǎn管zhōng中kuī窥tiān天have a narrow or limited perspective
- duō多guǎn管xián闲shì事meddle in others' affairs
- hào好guǎn管xián闲shì事to be a busybody
- lí蠡zhuó酌guǎn管kuī窥shallow and narrow view
- shuāng双guǎn管qí齐xià下use two methods at once
- yǐ以guǎn管kuī窥tiān天to have a narrow view
- guǎn管bào鲍zhī之hǎo好profound and enduring friendship
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Open the tool →Questions about 管
What does 管 mean in Chinese?
管 (guǎn) means “A wind instrument” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 管?
管 is pronounced guǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 管 have?
管 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 管?
管 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical ⺮. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 管?
The radical of 管 is ⺮, and 管 is a phono-semantic compound.