冈 (gāng): Ridge of a hill — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
1. Animated Stroke Order 冈
Watch each stroke animate in order, then practice the same sequence by hand.
Watch each stroke animate in order, then practice the same sequence by hand.
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A net (网) covers a hill (山) like a ridge — a ridge or hillock.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 冈 is used in context
The scenery of rolling hills is beautiful.
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Children are flying kites on the hillock.
This area of hills and mounds is suitable for hiking.