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

Q: What does 撼 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 撼 (hàn) means "to shake; to move; to vibrate". with 16 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 撼 stroke by stroke?

撼 has 16 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 撼 and 摔?

撼 (hàn) and 摔 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 撼?

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 撼?

Common words containing 撼 include: 震撼 (zhèn hàn) — To shock; to shake; to powerfully affect; 摇撼 (yáo hàn) — to shake violently; to rock; 撼动 (hàn dòng) — to shake; to move (emotionally or physically).

How to Write 撼

The character 撼 (hàn) is written with 16 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

撼 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shake; to move; to vibrate.

Common Words with 撼

震撼 zhèn hàn

To shock; to shake; to powerfully affect

摇撼 yáo hàn

to shake violently; to rock

撼动 hàn dòng

to shake; to move (emotionally or physically)

Example Sentences

那个电影很震撼。

nà ge diàn yǐng hěn zhèn hàn

That movie is very powerful.

大风摇撼着树木。

dà fēng yáo hàn zhe shù mù

The strong wind shook the trees.

谁也撼动不了他。

shuí yě hàn dòng bù liǎo tā

No one can shake him.

Similar Characters

摔 shuāi

摘 zhāi

摞 luò

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Frequently Asked Questions about 撼

What does 撼 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 撼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 撼 and 摔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 撼?

What common words use 撼?

How to Write 撼 (hàn)