欢 (huān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 欢 (huān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 欢 (huān) means "Happy / Joyous". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 欢 stroke by stroke?

欢 has 6 strokes. The radical is 欠. 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 欢 and 欠?

欢 (huān) and 欠 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 欢?

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

Q: What common words use 欢?

Common words containing 欢 include: 喜欢 (xǐ huān) — To like; 欢迎 (huān yíng) — Welcome; 欢乐 (huān lè) — Joyful / Happy.

How to Write 欢

The character 欢 (huān) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 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

欢 is pronounced huān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Happy / Joyous.

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

Common Words with 欢

喜欢 xǐ huān

To like

欢迎 huān yíng

Welcome

欢乐 huān lè

Joyful / Happy

Example Sentences

我喜欢喝茶。

wǒ xǐ huān hē chá

I like drinking tea.

欢迎你来我家。

huān yíng nǐ lái wǒ jiā

Welcome to my home.

大家过得很欢乐。

dà jiā guò dé hěn huān lè

Everyone had a very happy time.

Similar Characters

欠 qiàn

次 cì

欣 xīn

Practice Writing 欢 (huān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 欢

What does 欢 (huān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 欢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 欢 and 欠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 欢?

What common words use 欢?

How to Write 欢 (huān)