冈
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: ridge
💡 Think of a 'gang' of hills on a ridge.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
冈 (gāng) means 'ridge' or 'hilltop'. It is a simplified character, originally part of traditional 岡. The radical 冂 (jiōng, 'wide') suggests a broad area. You'll find it in place names like 井冈山 (Jǐnggāngshān) or in 山冈 (shāngāng, 'hillock'). It conveys a sense of raised terrain.
Example Sentences
Common Compounds
Similar Characters — Don't Mix These Up
Your First Step into Chinese Culture: Get a Chinese Name
Every journey into Chinese begins with a name. Use our free Chinese name generator to create a meaningful, personalized Chinese name that fits you perfectly.
Get My Chinese Name →
0