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贛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
贛gànJiangxi province; places thereinx, 24 strokes, radical 貝
gàn(gan4) T4
  1. 1Jiangxi province; places therein
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March 24, 2026

贛gàn(gan4)

The character '贛' (gàn) primarily refers to Jiangxi province in southeastern China. It can also denote the regions or places within this province, emphasizing its geographical and cultural significance.

Strokes24Radical貝
Cultural Note

'贛' connects deeply to the cultural identity of Jiangxi, known for its beautiful landscapes and rich tea culture. The province is also historically significant, being the birthplace of the Chinese revolutionary movement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand (sounds like 'gàn') banquet in Jiangxi, where people gather to celebrate the rich heritage of the province. The character '贛' has a radical for wealth (the '贝' component), hinting at the region's historical importance in trade and culture.

Meanings of 贛

gàn(gan4)
1Jiangxi province; places therein
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About 贛

贛Simplified
24Strokes
貝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 贛

Usage Notes

While '贛' specifically refers to Jiangxi, it is often used in geographical contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters or use it in informal contexts without proper geographical reference.

HSK Study Tips

Although '贛' is not included in the HSK, it is beneficial for students at higher levels to recognize regional characters. Focus on understanding the broader contexts of provincial names in China, as they often appear in conversations about geography and travel.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use '贛' to refer to other provinces due to similar pronunciations. For example, saying '贛' when talking about Guangdong (广东) is incorrect; instead, use the appropriate province character.

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Etymology of 贛

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)夂
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Phonetic (sound)貢
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Case file: 贛

  1. 1The meaning half夂 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half貢 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygo
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 贛?

Decomposition of 贛

IDS Structure⿰章⿱夂貢
贛Full Character
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章Zhang1
left
夂zhi3
top
貢gong4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 贛?

How to say Jiangxi province; places therein in Chinese

“Jiangxi province; places therein” in Chinese is贛gàn

The character '贛' (gàn) primarily refers to Jiangxi province in southeastern China. It can also denote the regions or places within this province, emphasizing its geographical and cultural significance.

When to use 贛

While '贛' specifically refers to Jiangxi, it is often used in geographical contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters or use it in informal contexts without proper geographical reference.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use '贛' to refer to other provinces due to similar pronunciations. For example, saying '贛' when talking about Guangdong (广东) is incorrect; instead, use the appropriate province character.

Write 贛

贛

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Word Family of 贛

Words Containing This Character10
赣gànabbr. for Jiangxi Province 江西省[Jiāng​xī​Shěng]贛
赣州Ganzhou prefecture-level city in Jiangxi贛州
赣州市Ganzhou prefecture-level city in Jiangxi贛州市
赣江Gan River in Jiangxi Province 江西省[Jiāng​xī​Shěng]贛江
浙赣Zhejiang-Jiangxi浙贛
赣县Gan county in Ganzhou 贛州|赣州, Jiangxi贛縣
赣州地区Ganzhou prefecture in Jiangxi贛州地區
赣榆县Ganyu county in Lianyungang 連雲港|连云港[Lián​yún​gǎng], Jiangsu贛榆縣
赣榆Ganyu county in Lianyungang 連雲港|连云港[Lián​yún​gǎng], Jiangsu贛榆
赣语Gan dialect, spoken in Jiangxi Province贛語
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贛

'贛' refers to Jiangxi province in China.

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