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

Q: What does 涵 (hán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涵 (hán) means "To contain / to cultivate". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涵 stroke by stroke?

涵 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涵 and 洁?

涵 (hán) and 洁 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 涵?

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

Q: What common words use 涵?

Common words containing 涵 include: 内涵 (nèi hán) — connotation; inner depth; 涵养 (hán yǎng) — Self-restraint / cultivation; 包含 (bāo hán) — to contain; to include.

How to Write 涵

The character 涵 (hán) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涵 is pronounced hán in Mandarin Chinese. It means To contain / to cultivate.

Common Words with 涵

内涵 nèi hán

connotation; inner depth

涵养 hán yǎng

Self-restraint / cultivation

包含 bāo hán

to contain; to include

Example Sentences

这本书很有内涵。

zhè běn shū hěn yǒu nèi hán

This book is very profound.

他是一个有涵养的人。

tā shì yí gè yǒu hán yǎng de rén

He is a person of self-cultivation and refinement.

价格包含服务费。

jià gé bāo hán fú wù fèi

The price includes the service fee.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涵

What does 涵 (hán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涵 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涵?

What common words use 涵?

How to Write 涵 (hán)