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

Q: What does 旱 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 旱 (hàn) means "drought; dry". with 7 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 旱 stroke by stroke?

旱 has 7 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 旱 and 旦?

旱 (hàn) and 旦 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 旱?

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

Q: What common words use 旱?

Common words containing 旱 include: 干旱 (gān hàn) — drought / arid; 旱灾 (hàn zāi) — drought disaster; 旱地 (hàn dì) — dry land; non-irrigated land.

How to Write 旱

The character 旱 (hàn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

旱 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means drought; dry.

Common Words with 旱

干旱 gān hàn

drought / arid

旱灾 hàn zāi

drought disaster

旱地 hàn dì

dry land; non-irrigated land

Example Sentences

这里的天气很干旱。

zhè lǐ de tiān qì hěn gān hàn

The weather here is very dry.

去年发生了旱灾。

qù nián fā shēng le hàn zāi

A drought occurred last year.

农民在旱地种菜。

nóng mín zài hàn dì zhòng cài

Farmers are growing vegetables in dry land.

Similar Characters

旦 dàn

旧 jiù

旨 zhǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旱

What does 旱 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 旱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 旱 and 旦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 旱?

What common words use 旱?

How to Write 旱 (hàn)