阚 (hǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 阚 (hǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阚 (hǎn) means "to look; a surname". with 14 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阚 stroke by stroke?

阚 has 14 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阚 and 閦?

阚 (hǎn) and 閦 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 阚?

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

Q: What common words use 阚?

Common words containing 阚 include: 阚先生 (hǎn xiān shēng) — Mr. Kan; 阚姓 (hǎn xìng) — the surname Kan; 俯阚 (fǔ hǎn) — to look down at or overlook.

How to Write 阚

The character 阚 (hǎn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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

阚 is pronounced hǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to look; a surname.

Common Words with 阚

阚先生 hǎn xiān shēng

Mr. Kan

阚姓 hǎn xìng

the surname Kan

俯阚 fǔ hǎn

to look down at or overlook

Example Sentences

阚先生是我的老师。

hǎn xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Kan is my teacher.

阚姓是一个姓氏。

hǎn xìng shì yí gè xìng shì

Kan is a surname.

登高俯阚全城。

dēng gāo fǔ hǎn quán chéng

Climb high to look down over the whole city.

Similar Characters

閦 chù

阑 lán

阒 qù

Practice Writing 阚 (hǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阚

What does 阚 (hǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阚 and 閦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阚?

What common words use 阚?

How to Write 阚 (hǎn)