← Explore word lists
CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- han2
- English meanings
- keep in mouth, cherish
Stroke practice
Loading writing practice…
BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Top–bottom structure
Top–bottom arrangement: top 今; bottom 口.
Meaning & sound clues
口 is identified as the meaning component, associated with “mouth”.
今 is identified as the sound component (jīn). Its pronunciation may differ from the modern pronunciation of 含.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
Explore character components →Homophones
Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
letter; function
yell
cold
regret
defend; guard
shake; move
drought
Han
sweat
contain; culvert
vast
to weld
rare; seldom
Handan (place name)
sound (sleep); heartily
Example sentences
Read the Chinese sentence, then check its English translation.
Related words
Explore words connected to this character.
- 包含
- 含义
- 含有
- 含糊
- 含蓄
- 含量
- 富含