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How to Write 寒 (hán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

cold

hánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.

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hán

cold

Common words

hán jià

寒假

winter vacation

hán lěng

寒冷

cold (climate); frigid; very cold

hán dōng

寒冬

cold winter

yán hán

严寒

bitter cold; severe winter

hán dài

寒带

polar climate

hán xuān

寒暄

to exchange conventional greetings; to exchange pleasantries

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 寒

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 寒 is not available yet. Focus on its 12-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “hán” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 寒

Say “hán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 寒

Common words and phrases

寒假

hán jià

winter vacation

寒冷

hán lěng

cold (climate); frigid; very cold

寒冬

hán dōng

cold winter

严寒

yán hán

bitter cold; severe winter

寒带

hán dài

polar climate

寒暄

hán xuān

to exchange conventional greetings; to exchange pleasantries

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“寒”。

Zhège zì shì “hán”.

This character is “寒”.

我正在学习“寒”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hán” zì.

I am learning the character “寒”.

请写一遍“寒”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hán”.

Please write “寒” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 寒?

寒 is written with 12 strokes.

What does 寒 (hán) mean?

寒 (hán) means cold.

What is the radical of 寒?

The radical of 寒 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.