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观 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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观 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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观 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
观 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
观 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
观 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

观 Stroke Order — How to Write 观

Stroke Order

观 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 见, 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.

观 Radical and Character Components

Components:又见

观 is an ideographic compound. To see 见 again 又.

Radical: 见 + 2 more strokes

观 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • guān
  • guàn

Meanings of 观 in Chinese

1

guān观

The character '观' (guān) primarily means to look at, observe, or view. It is often used in combination with other characters to form words such as '参观' (to visit and observe), '观看' (to watch), and '观察' (to observe carefully).
我们昨天参观了当地的博物馆。
Yesterday, we visited the local museum.
Refers to a view, scene, or spectacle, often something grand or unusual.
万里长城是世界七大奇观之一。
The Great Wall of China is one of the seven wonders of the world.
View, opinion, concept; refers to one's outlook or understanding of things.
每个人都有自己的独特观点。
Everyone has their own unique perspective.
2

guàn观

A Taoist temple; often used as a suffix in temple names (e.g., Baiyun Guan, Ziyang Guan).
这座历史悠久的道观吸引了众多游客。
This historic Taoist temple attracts many tourists.
Ancient twin towers or watchtowers in front of a palace or temple gate.
在宫城前方，矗立着两座高大的观
In front of the palace city, two towering *guàn* (ancient twin watchtowers) stood.
An ancient multi-storied building or pavilion, often referring to a lookout tower or a high structure for viewing, as in '楼观' or '台观'.
站在高高的楼观上，可以俯瞰整个城市美景
Standing on the tall pavilion, one can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire city.

Common Words and Phrases with 观

1
guān观cè测
To observe and measure, often systematically or over a period of time; the act of observing and monitoring.
科学家们通过卫星观测地球气候的变化。
Scientists observe changes in Earth's climate through satellites.
2
guān观chá察
To observe, survey, or examine carefully.
我们应该仔细观察植物的生长过程。
We should carefully observe the growth process of plants.
3
guān观chá察lì力
The ability to observe and gain deep insight into things, especially their essence.
一个优秀的侦探需要敏锐的观察力来发现案件中的关键线索。
A good detective needs keen observational skills to spot crucial clues in a case.
4
guān观chá察shào哨
observation post
山顶上的观察哨时刻警惕着森林中的异常动静。
The lookout on the mountaintop was constantly alert to unusual movements in the forest.
5
guān观chá察yuán员
An observer is someone who watches or monitors something, often without participating, or a person designated to observe events, meetings, or situations.
学校聘请了一位专业的生态学家作为野生动物保护项目的观察员。
The school hired a professional ecologist as an observer for the wildlife conservation project.
6
guān观diǎn点
A viewpoint, standpoint, or opinion on a matter or issue.
对同一个问题，大家通常会有不同的观点。
People usually have different viewpoints on the same issue.
7
guān观fēng风
To be on the lookout; to serve as a lookout.
我们派小明去门口观风，一旦老师来了就告诉我们。
We sent Xiao Ming to the door to keep watch and let us know as soon as the teacher arrived.
8
guān观gǎn感
impressions or feelings/thoughts after observing something
这部纪录片带来了很多不同的观感，让观众对生活有了新的思考。
This documentary evoked many different impressions, prompting viewers to have new reflections on life.
9
guān观guāng光
To go sightseeing or visit places of interest.
周末，我们去了郊外观光，欣赏了美丽的自然风光
On the weekend, we went sightseeing in the countryside and enjoyed the beautiful natural scenery.
10
guān观huǒ火
To have a clear and thorough understanding of a situation.
他对这件事情的来龙去脉了如指掌，仿佛观火，一下子就指出了问题的症结所在。
He had a thorough grasp of the ins and outs of this matter, as if observing a fire, and immediately pinpointed the crux of the problem.
11
guān观kàn看
To watch, look at, or view.
许多游客在海边观看日落。
Many tourists watch the sunset by the sea.
12
guān观kè客
Audience; spectator; viewer.
演出结束后，观客们报以热烈的掌声。
After the performance, the spectators gave a warm round of applause.
13
guān观lǎn览
to view; to look at; to sightsee
游客们在博物馆里观览了许多珍贵的文物。
Tourists viewed many precious cultural relics in the museum.
14
guān观lǐ礼
to attend or observe a celebration or ceremony
许多游客聚集在广场上，准备观礼传统的节日表演。
Many tourists gathered in the square, ready to observe the traditional festival performance.
15
guān观mó摩
To observe and learn from others' work, often for mutual improvement or exchange of experience.
我们去学校观摩了一节优秀的公开课。
We went to the school to observe an excellent open class.

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Questions about 观

What does 观 mean in Chinese?

观 (guān) means “Refers to a view” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 观?

观 has 2 pronunciations: guān, guàn.

How many strokes does 观 have?

观 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 观?

观 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 见. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 观?

The radical of 观 is 见, and 观 is an ideographic compound.