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

Q: What does 含 (hán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 含 (hán) means "to contain, to hold in the mouth". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 含 stroke by stroke?

含 has 7 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 含 and 卟?

含 (hán) and 卟 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 含?

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 含?

Common words containing 含 include: 包含 (bāo hán) — to contain; to include; 含义 (hán yì) — meaning, implication; 含有 (hán yǒu) — to contain, to include.

How to Write 含

The character 含 (hán) is written with 7 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

含 is pronounced hán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to contain, to hold in the mouth.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 含 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 含

包含 bāo hán

to contain; to include

含义 hán yì

meaning, implication

含有 hán yǒu

to contain, to include

Example Sentences

这个价格包含晚餐。

zhè ge jià gé bāo hán wǎn cān

This price includes dinner.

这个词有什么含义？

zhè ge cí yǒu shén me hán yì

What is the meaning of this word?

牛奶含有蛋白质。

niú nǎi hán yǒu dàn bái zhì

Milk contains protein.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 含 (hán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 含

What does 含 (hán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 含 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 含 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 含?

What common words use 含?

How to Write 含 (hán)