HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi

涵

涵 — to contain

Reading
hán
Meaning
to contain
HSK level
HSK 6
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

涵 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is hán and it means 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.

涵 appears in everyday chinese words such as 内涵 (connotation, content) and 涵盖 (cover, include).

Chinese words containing 涵

Frequently asked questions

What does 涵 mean in Chinese?

涵 means to contain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 涵 read?

涵 is read hán. Reading it inside real words — 内涵 and 涵盖 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 涵 — is it HSK 6?

Yes. 涵 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 涵 in a word?

A common word containing 涵 is 内涵 (nèi hán) — "connotation, content". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 涵 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 涵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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