罐

guàn

noun HSK 7 #3,003

Measure Word

一个罐 gè

Meanings

1 can
2 jar
3 pot
4 tin

Characters

Examples

给我一罐可乐。

Gěi wǒ yī guàn kělè.

Give me a can of cola.

厨房里有一个玻璃罐。

Chúfáng lǐ yǒu yī gè bōli guàn.

There's a glass jar in the kitchen.

Tips

usage

罐 is both a noun and a measure word. As a measure word, it counts canned items: 一罐啤酒 (a can of beer). For larger containers, use 罐子.

Stroke Order

罐 guàn