Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

house; establishment

Chinese: 馆舍、场馆,也指饭馆、使馆等地方。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “guan” becomes a different word in each tone. 馆 is the 3rd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 图书馆tú shū guǎnlibrary
  • 饭馆fàn guǎnrestaurant
  • 体育馆tǐ yù guǎngym; gymnasium; stadium
  • 宾馆bīn guǎnguesthouse; lodge; hotel
  • 旅馆lǚ guǎnhotel

Example Sentence

周末我常去图书馆看书。Zhōu mò wǒ cháng qù tú shū guǎn kàn shū.On weekends I often go to the library to read.

周末Zhōu mòweekendIchángalwaysto go图书馆tú shū guǎnlibrary看书kàn shūto read