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

Q: What does 翰 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 翰 (hàn) means "writing brush; pen; writing". with 16 strokes and the radical 羽.

Q: How do you write 翰 stroke by stroke?

翰 has 16 strokes. The radical is 羽. 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 翰 and 翟?

翰 (hàn) and 翟 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 翰?

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

Q: What common words use 翰?

Common words containing 翰 include: 约翰 (yuē hàn) — John; 翰林 (hàn lín) — Hanlin Academy (imperial scholar); 墨翰 (mò hàn) — calligraphy.

How to Write 翰

The character 翰 (hàn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羽 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

翰 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means writing brush; pen; writing.

Common Words with 翰

约翰 yuē hàn

John

翰林 hàn lín

Hanlin Academy (imperial scholar)

墨翰 mò hàn

calligraphy

Example Sentences

他的名字叫约翰。

tā de míng zì jiào yuē hàn

His name is John.

他是古代的翰林。

tā shì gǔ dài de hàn lín

He was a Hanlin scholar in ancient times.

纸上留下了墨翰。

zhǐ shàng liú xià le mò hàn

Ink calligraphy was left on the paper.

Similar Characters

翟 dí

翠 cuì

翡 fěi

Practice Writing 翰 (hàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 翰

What does 翰 (hàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 翰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 翰 and 翟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 翰?

What common words use 翰?

How to Write 翰 (hàn)