哈 (hā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哈 (hā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哈 (hā) means "ha; to breathe out". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哈 stroke by stroke?

哈 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 哈 and 君?

哈 (hā) and 君 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 哈?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 哈?

Common words containing 哈 include: 哈哈 (hā hā) — haha; 哈欠 (hā qiàn) — yawn; 哈气 (hā qì) — to breathe on (something).

How to Write 哈

The character 哈 (hā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

哈 is pronounced hā in Mandarin Chinese. It means ha; to breathe out.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 哈 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 哈

哈哈 hā hā

haha

哈欠 hā qiàn

yawn

哈气 hā qì

to breathe on (something)

Example Sentences

他哈哈大笑。

tā hā hā dà xiào

He laughed out loud.

我打了一个哈欠。

wǒ dǎ le yí gè hā qiàn

I yawned.

他对着手哈气。

tā duì zhuó shǒu hā qì

He breathed on his hands.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 哈 (hā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哈

What does 哈 (hā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哈 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哈?

What common words use 哈?

How to Write 哈 (hā)