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捍 Stroke Order — How to Write 捍

Stroke Order

捍 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

捍 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌旱

捍 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 旱 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 7 more strokes

捍 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • hàn

Meanings of 捍 in Chinese

1

hàn捍

to defend, to guard, to resist
我们应该捍卫自己的合法权益。
We should defend our legitimate rights and interests.
An ancient leather armguard worn by archers on their left arm.
古代的弓箭手常用皮制捍具保护左臂。
Ancient archers often used leather armguards to protect their left arms.
Same as '悍', meaning fierce, strong, or valiant.
他以捍勇著称，从不退缩。
He is known for his fierce bravery and never backs down.

Common Words and Phrases with 捍

1
hàn捍bì蔽
to shield; to guard and protect
高大的树木为小径捍蔽了炽热的阳光。
The tall trees shielded the path from the scorching sun.
2
hàn捍gé格
To conflict; to be mutually exclusive or incompatible.
他提出的新方案与团队现有工作流程捍格，需要进行大幅调整才能实施。
The new plan he proposed is incompatible with the team's existing workflow, requiring significant adjustments to be implemented.
3
hàn捍jù拒
to resist; to defend and reject
这位科学家坚定地捍拒了那些不科学的理论和偏见。
This scientist firmly resisted those unscientific theories and prejudices.
4
hàn捍wèi卫
To defend, guard, or protect.
每个人都应该学会捍卫自己的权利。
Everyone should learn to defend their own rights.
5
hàn捍yù御
To defend; to guard.
居民们齐心协力，誓要捍御家园，不让洪水侵袭
The residents banded together, vowing to defend their homes against the encroaching floodwaters.

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Questions about 捍

What does 捍 mean in Chinese?

捍 (hàn) means “to defend, to guard, to resist” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 捍?

捍 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 捍 have?

捍 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 捍?

捍 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 捍?

The radical of 捍 is 扌, and 捍 is a phono-semantic compound.