悍 (hàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 悍 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 悍 (hàn) means "fierce". with 10 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 悍 stroke by stroke?

悍 has 10 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 悍 and 怊?

悍 (hàn) and 怊 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 悍?

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

Q: What common words use 悍?

Common words containing 悍 include: 强悍 (qiáng hàn) — Intrepid, tough; 凶悍 (xiōng hàn) — Fierce and tough; violent; 精悍 (jīng hàn) — Capable and vigorous; lean and sharp..

How to Write 悍

The character 悍 (hàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 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

悍 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means fierce.

Common Words with 悍

强悍 qiáng hàn

Intrepid, tough

凶悍 xiōng hàn

Fierce and tough; violent

精悍 jīng hàn

Capable and vigorous; lean and sharp.

Example Sentences

他的身体很强悍。

tā de shēn tǐ hěn qiáng hàn

His body is very tough and powerful.

那个动物很凶悍。

nà ge dòng wù hěn xiōng hàn

That animal is very fierce.

这支队伍短小精悍。

zhè zhī duì wǔ duǎn xiǎo jīng hàn

This team is small but highly capable.

Similar Characters

怊 chāo

怍 zuò

怏 yàng

Practice Writing 悍 (hàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 悍

What does 悍 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 悍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 悍 and 怊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 悍?

What common words use 悍?

How to Write 悍 (hàn)