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

Q: What does 捍 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捍 (hàn) means "to defend". with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捍 stroke by stroke?

捍 has 10 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捍 and 㧜?

捍 (hàn) and 㧜 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 捍?

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

Q: What common words use 捍?

Common words containing 捍 include: 捍卫 (hàn wèi) — to defend or uphold; 捍卫权利 (hàn wèi quán lì) — to defend rights; 捍卫荣誉 (hàn wèi róng yù) — to defend honor.

How to Write 捍

The character 捍 (hàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

捍 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to defend.

Common Words with 捍

捍卫 hàn wèi

to defend or uphold

捍卫权利 hàn wèi quán lì

to defend rights

捍卫荣誉 hàn wèi róng yù

to defend honor

Example Sentences

军人捍卫和平。

jūn rén hàn wèi hé píng

Soldiers defend peace.

我们要捍卫权利。

wǒ men yào hàn wèi quán lì

We must defend our rights.

运动员捍卫荣誉。

yùn dòng yuán hàn wèi róng yù

Athletes defend their honor.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捍

What does 捍 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捍 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捍?

What common words use 捍?

How to Write 捍 (hàn)