How to Write 寒
The character 寒 (hán) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
寒 is pronounced hán in Mandarin Chinese. It means cold; chilly.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 寒 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 寒
Example Sentences
北方的冬天很寒冷。
běi fāng de dōng tiān hěn hán lěng
Winter in the north is very cold.
寒假你打算去哪玩？
hán jià nǐ dǎ suàn qù nǎ wán
Where do you plan to go during the winter break?
他的话让人感到心寒。
tā de huà ràng rén gǎn dào xīn hán
His words made people feel disappointed and chilled.
Practice Writing 寒 (hán)
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