HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
汉 — Han (ethnic group)
- Reading
- hàn
- Meaning
- Han (ethnic group); Chinese
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
汉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is hàn and it means Han (ethnic group); Chinese. 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.
汉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 汉字 (Chinese character), 汉语 (Chinese language) and 汉服 (Hanfu (traditional Han clothing)).
Chinese words containing 汉
Frequently asked questions
What does 汉 mean in Chinese?
汉 means Han (ethnic group); Chinese in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 汉 read?
汉 is read hàn. Reading it inside real words — 汉字 and 汉语 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 汉 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 汉 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 汉 in a word?
A common word containing 汉 is 汉字 (hàn zì) — "Chinese character". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 汉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 汉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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