COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 旱 is built
Traditional etymology note: The sun 日 baking a desert 干; 干 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 旱 (hàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
drought
hànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hàn
旱
drought
Common words
gān hàn
干旱
drought; arid; dry
hàn zāi
旱灾
drought
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 旱
Say “hàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 旱
Common words and phrases
gān hàn
drought; arid; dry
hàn zāi
drought
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 旱?
旱 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 旱 (hàn) mean?
旱 (hàn) means drought.
What is the radical of 旱?
The radical of 旱 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.