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秆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
gǎnstraw, hayng, 8 strokes, radical 禾, rank #61030, Very Hard
gǎnstalks of grainunknown, 8 strokes, radical 禾, rank #61030, Very Hard
gǎn(gan3) T3
  1. 1straw, hay
  2. 2stalks of grain
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March 24, 2026

(稈)gǎn(gan3)

The character 秆 (gǎn) refers to the stalks of grain or the stems of plants, often associated with straw or hay. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts and can describe the physical structure that supports crops, indicating a connection between the plant and the earth.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#61030DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, agriculture has deep roots, and terms like 秆 are essential for discussing traditional farming practices and the importance of crops in daily life and cuisine.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall grain stalk bending in the wind. The character 秆 looks like a tall plant with a horizontal line representing the earth beneath it, and the 'gǎn' sounds like 'gone'—as if the grain has grown tall and is now 'gone' from the ground.

Meanings of 秆

gǎn(gan3)
1straw, hay
2stalks of grain
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About 秆

Simplified
Traditional
8Strokes
Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 秆

Quick Contrast

杆 (gǎn) refers to a rod or pole, typically a long, slender object used for support or as a tool, while 秆 (gǎn) specifically refers to the stalks of grain or plants, emphasizing its agricultural context.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a tall grain stalk bending in the wind. The character 秆 looks like a tall plant with a horizontal line representing the earth beneath it, and the 'gǎn' sounds like 'gone'—as if the grain has grown tall and is now 'gone' from the ground.

Usage Notes

This character is used primarily in agricultural contexts, so it may not be widely recognized outside of those discussions. Learners should also watch out for the third tone in 'gǎn', as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 秆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK Level 3 terms like '种' (zhǒng - to plant) and '麦' (mài - wheat). Students should focus on how this word fits into discussions about farming and agriculture.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, agriculture has deep roots, and terms like 秆 are essential for discussing traditional farming practices and the importance of crops in daily life and cuisine.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 秆 (gǎn) with 竿 (gān), which means pole or rod. For example, saying '我有很多竿' (I have a lot of gān) when referring to straw would be incorrect; the correct word is 秆.

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Pronunciation of 秆

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Etymology of 秆

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Dried 干 grain stalks 禾; 干 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 秆

IDS Structure⿰禾干
Full Character
=
he2
left
gan1
right
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Grammar Patterns of 秆

秆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 3

Complete the Sentence

作物的____被留着以便犁入土中作下次播种的肥料.

The stalks are left to be ploughed into the earth for the next planting.

Example Sentences for 秆 (3)

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作物的秆被留着以便犁入土中作下次播种的肥料.

zuò wù de gǎn bèi liú zháo yǐ biàn lí rù tǔ zhōng zuò xià cì bō zhǒng de féi liào.

The stalks are left to be ploughed into the earth for the next planting.
2
一条长长的茎秆的每个节上都会长出一朵浅蓝色的花。

yī tiáo cháng cháng de jīng gǎn de měi gè jié shàng dū huì cháng chū yī duǒ qiǎn lán sè de huā。

A single pale blue flower grows up from each joint on a long stalk.
3
秆锈在小麦的茎叶上产生红棕色的点.

gǎn xiù zài xiǎo mài de jīng yè shàng chǎn shēng hóng zōng sè de diǎn.

Stem rust produces reddish - brown spots on the stems of infected plants.

Cultural Notes for 秆

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, agriculture has deep roots, and terms like 秆 are essential for discussing traditional farming practices and the importance of crops in daily life and cuisine.

Word Family of 秆

Words Containing This Character2
gǎnstalks of grain
秸秆straw秸稈
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 秆

It is pronounced 'gǎn' with a third tone.