HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
含 — to hold in the mouth
- Reading
- hán
- Meaning
- to hold in the mouth; to contain; to include
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
含 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is hán and it means to hold in the mouth; to contain; to include. 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.
含 appears in everyday chinese words such as 含 (to contain; to hold), 包含 (contain; include) and 含有 (to contain; to include).
Chinese words containing 含
Frequently asked questions
What does 含 mean in Chinese?
含 means to hold in the mouth; to contain; to include in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 含 read?
含 is read hán. Reading it inside real words — 含 and 包含 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 含 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 含 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 含 in a word?
A common word containing 含 is 含 (hán) — "to contain; to hold". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 含 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 含 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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