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

Q: What does 汉 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汉 (hàn) means "Han (Chinese / Han ethnicity)". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汉 stroke by stroke?

汉 has 5 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汉 and 㳄?

汉 (hàn) and 㳄 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 汉?

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

Q: What common words use 汉?

Common words containing 汉 include: 汉语 (hàn yǔ) — Chinese language; 汉字 (hàn zì) — Chinese character; 汉堡 (hàn bǎo) — hamburger.

How to Write 汉

The character 汉 (hàn) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

汉 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Han (Chinese / Han ethnicity).

As an HSK Level 1 character, 汉 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 汉

汉语 hàn yǔ

Chinese language

汉字 hàn zì

Chinese character

汉堡 hàn bǎo

hamburger

Example Sentences

我在学习汉语。

wǒ zài xué xí hàn yǔ

I am learning Chinese.

汉字很有意思。

hàn zì hěn yǒu yì si

Chinese characters are very interesting.

我想吃汉堡。

wǒ xiǎng chī hàn bǎo

I want to eat a hamburger.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 汉 (hàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汉

What does 汉 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汉 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汉?

What common words use 汉?

How to Write 汉 (hàn)