汉 Stroke Order — How to Write 汉
汉 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.
汉 Radical and Character Components
汉 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 漢; the Han 𦰩 river 氵.
Radical: 氵 + 2 more strokes
汉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- hàn
Meanings of 汉 in Chinese
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hàn汉
Name of a river, the Han River (Hanshui or Hanjiang), which originates in southwestern Shaanxi Province and flows through Shaanxi and Hubei provinces, joining the Yangtze River at Wuhan.
汉水是长江的最大支流。
The Han River is the largest tributary of the Yangtze River.
Refers to the Milky Way or the vast expanse of the sky/heavens, often appearing in poetic or idiomatic expressions.
夏夜，繁星点点，银汉横跨天际
On a summer night, countless stars dot the sky, and the Milky Way stretches across the horizon.
Adult man; fellow; old man (often informal or respectful when referring to an older male).
这位老汉正在地里干活。
This old man is working in the field.
Refers to the Han ethnic group, the most populous ethnic group in China.
这件汉服设计独特，展现了传统文化的美感。
This Hanfu design is unique, showcasing the beauty of traditional culture.
Abbreviation for "Chinese" (language), often used in compounds such as "English-Chinese dictionary" (英汉辞典).
我正在学习汉字，用英汉词典查生词。
I am learning Chinese characters and use an English-Chinese dictionary to look up new words.
Han Dynasty: a major Chinese imperial dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) founded by Liu Bang; also refers to the Later Han (947-950 AD) founded by Liu Zhiyuan.
汉朝是中国历史上一个重要的朝代，由刘邦所建立。
The Han Dynasty was an important dynasty in Chinese history, established by Liu Bang.
Common Words and Phrases with 汉
1
A type of white marble used for construction and sculpture.
这座宏伟的宫殿使用了大量的汉白玉进行装饰。
This magnificent palace used a large amount of white marble for decoration.
2
Hanfu is a major literary genre of the Han Dynasty, characterized by its blend of poetic and prose elements.
汉赋以其华丽的辞藻和宏大的结构，展现了独特的文学魅力
Han Fu, with its magnificent rhetoric and grand structure, showcases a unique literary appeal.
3
the Han Dynasty
在古老的典籍中，常常能读到汉家文人对月光的赞美诗句。
In ancient texts, one can often read poems by Han Dynasty literati praising the moonlight.
4
a Chinese traitor; a collaborator or turncoat who betrays China.
他为了私利，甘愿充当汉奸，出卖了所有同伴的秘密。
For personal gain, he willingly acted as a traitor, betraying all his companions' secrets.
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Hanju Opera is a local Chinese opera originating in Hubei province, known for its Xipi and Erhuang melodies, and significantly influenced the formation of Peking Opera. It is also called "Han Diao".
许多文化遗产的保护者致力于传承和推广汉剧这一古老艺术形式
Many cultural heritage protectors are dedicated to preserving and promoting Hanju Opera, an ancient art form.
6
Hankou is a district of Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, historically a major port and transportation hub located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han Rivers.
我们计划在汉口江滩公园散步，欣赏长江的景色。
We plan to take a walk in Hankou Beach Park to enjoy the view of the Yangtze River.
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the Han people
他从小就和各种背景的人打交道，了解不同群体的习俗，包括当地的汉民。
He has interacted with people from various backgrounds since childhood, understanding the customs of different groups, including the local Han residents.
8
The Han people; the Hans
这位画家是汉人，他的作品充满了传统水墨的韵味。
This painter is a Han person, and his works are full of the charm of traditional ink wash.
9
the Han imperial court; the Han Dynasty
汉室的文化遗产对后世产生了深远影响。
The cultural heritage of the Han Dynasty had a profound impact on later generations.
10
The Book of Han (Hànshū) is China's first official dynastic history, covering the Western Han Dynasty and Wang Mang's Xin Dynasty (206 BC – AD 24), primarily compiled by Ban Gu.
许多历史学家都把《汉书》视为研究西汉历史的重要文献。
Many historians regard the 'Hanshu' (History of Han) as an important document for studying the history of the Western Han dynasty.
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The Han River, the longest tributary of the Yangtze River in central China, joining it at Wuhan.
汉水两岸风光秀丽，吸引了许多游客前来观赏。
The scenery along both banks of the Han River is beautiful, attracting many tourists to visit.
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Sinology, the study of Chinese language, literature, history, and culture; also referring to the Han school of classical philology.
这位学者毕生致力于汉学研究，为传播中华文化做出卓越贡献。
This scholar dedicated his life to Sinology research, making outstanding contributions to the dissemination of Chinese culture.
13
Hànyǔ (汉语) refers to the Chinese language, primarily spoken by the Han ethnic group. It encompasses various spoken dialects but shares a unified writing system.
我正在学习汉语。
I am currently learning Chinese.
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The Scheme for the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet (Hànyǔ Pīnyīn Fāng'àn) is a system, approved in 1958, that uses the Latin alphabet and tone marks to transcribe Chinese characters and represent the pronunciation of Standard Mandarin, serving as a tool for learning characters and promoting the language.
学习汉语拼音方案对于掌握普通话发音至关重要，它帮助人们更准确地学习和使用中文。
Learning the Hanyu Pinyin Scheme is crucial for mastering Mandarin pronunciation, as it helps people learn and use Chinese more accurately.
15
The Sino-Tibetan language family, a major language family that includes Chinese and Tibetan, and sometimes also Tai-Kadai languages.
汉藏语系是世界上的第二大的语系，包含多种语言和方言。
The Sino-Tibetan language family is the second largest language family in the world, encompassing various languages and dialects.
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Hanzhong is a prefecture-level city in Shaanxi province, China.
汉中盆地以其肥沃的土地和秀丽的自然风光而闻名。
The Hanzhong Basin is renowned for its fertile land and picturesque natural scenery.
More words with 汉
- xī西hàn汉Western Han Dynasty, Western Han
- chǔn蠢hàn汉Fool, Idiot
- luó罗hàn汉Arhat, Lohan
- mǎng莽hàn汉Brute, Roughneck
- shǔ蜀hàn汉Shu Han, Kingdom of Shu Han
- xiāo霄hàn汉the sky; heaven
- yín银hàn汉the Milky Way
- zuì醉hàn汉a drunkard; a drunken man
- dié叠luó罗hàn汉human pyramid, human tower
- luó罗hàn汉dòu豆A regional term for broad bean.
- luó罗hàn汉guǒ果Monk fruit, Luo Han Guo
- cū粗hàn汉A crude and hot-tempered man.
- lǎn懒hàn汉A lazy person; a sluggard or idler.
- wǔ武hàn汉Wuhan
- yǎng养hàn汉to keep a lover (male paramour), to support a kept man
- yún云hàn汉The Milky Way or the high skies.
- bì碧hàn汉The blue sky; the azure sky.
- jiǎn简huà化hàn汉zì字Simplify Chinese characters, Character simplification
- liǎng两hàn汉The Two Han Dynasties, The Two Hans
- shí十bā八luó罗hàn汉The Eighteen Arhats, The Eighteen Lohans
Idioms with 汉
- hàn汉wǔ武tuō托gū孤entrust a young heir to a loyal minister
- bá拔zhào赵yì易hàn汉achieve victory by strategic replacement
- biāo彪xíng形dà大hàn汉A powerfully built man
- chǔ楚jiè界hàn汉hé河demarcation line between opposing forces
- lǜ绿lín林hǎo好hàn汉outlaws or rebellious heroes
- qín秦huáng皇hàn汉wǔ武great emperors of immense power
- yīng英xióng雄hǎo好hàn汉outstanding and courageous individuals
- hàn汉rén人zhǔ煮zé箦apply superficial knowledge rigidly
- bǎo饱hàn汉bù不zhī知è饿hàn汉jī饥The well-off don't know the poor's suffering
- bù不dào到cháng长chéng城fēi非hǎo好hàn汉Not a hero until objective achieved
- chī痴xīn心nǚ女zǐ子fù负xīn心hàn汉infatuated woman, faithless man
- hǎo好hàn汉bù不chī吃yǎn眼qián前kuī亏A wise person avoids immediate disadvantage
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Open the tool →Questions about 汉
What does 汉 mean in Chinese?
汉 (hàn) means “Name of a river” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 汉?
汉 is pronounced hàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 汉 have?
汉 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 汉?
汉 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 汉?
The radical of 汉 is 氵, and 汉 is an ideographic compound.