HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
函 — envelope
- Reading
- hán
- Meaning
- envelope; letter; case; to contain
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
函 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is hán and it means envelope; letter; case; to contain. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
函 appears in everyday chinese words such as 函 (letter, envelope).
Chinese words containing 函
Frequently asked questions
What does 函 mean in Chinese?
函 means envelope; letter; case; to contain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 函 read?
函 is read hán. Reading it inside real words — 函 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 函 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 函 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 函 in a word?
A common word containing 函 is 函 (hán) — "letter, envelope". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 函 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 函 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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