函 (hán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 函 (hán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 函 (hán) means "letter or case". with 8 strokes and the radical 凵.

Q: How do you write 函 stroke by stroke?

函 has 8 strokes. The radical is 凵. 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 函 and 凼?

函 (hán) and 凼 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 函?

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

Q: What common words use 函?

Common words containing 函 include: 信函 (xìn hán) — letter; mail (formal); 公函 (gōng hán) — Official letter; 函授 (hán shòu) — Correspondence (education/course).

How to Write 函

The character 函 (hán) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 凵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

函 is pronounced hán in Mandarin Chinese. It means letter or case.

Common Words with 函

信函 xìn hán

letter; mail (formal)

公函 gōng hán

Official letter

函授 hán shòu

Correspondence (education/course)

Example Sentences

我收到一封信函。

wǒ shōu dào yī fēng xìn hán

I received a letter.

这是官方公函。

zhè shì guān fāng gōng hán

This is an official letter.

他在读函授大学。

tā zài dú hán shòu dà xué

He is studying at a correspondence university.

Similar Characters

凼 dàng

Practice Writing 函 (hán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 函

What does 函 (hán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 函 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 函 and 凼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 函?

What common words use 函?

How to Write 函 (hán)