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撖hànThe character 撖 (hàn) means to pull or draw something towards oneself. It is often used in contexts involving movement or action that entails bringing objects closer, especially in a physical sense. This character may not be commonly encountered in daily conversation but can be found in literary or formal texts.14 strokes, radical 扌
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March 24, 2026

撖hàn(han4)

The character 撖 (hàn) means to pull or draw something towards oneself. It is often used in contexts involving movement or action that entails bringing objects closer, especially in a physical sense. This character may not be commonly encountered in daily conversation but can be found in literary or formal texts.

Strokes14Radical扌
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of pulling or drawing is often associated with agricultural practices, such as pulling a plow or drawing water from a well, reflecting the importance of hard work and resourcefulness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a hand (扌) pulling a heavy object (扭) towards you, symbolizing the act of drawing something in. The character 撖 incorporates the hand radical (扌), which suggests action, and the rest of the character evokes the idea of pulling.

About 撖

撖Simplified
14Strokes
扌Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in modern spoken Chinese, which may lead to confusion in casual conversations. It is more likely to appear in literary contexts or classical texts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you pronounce it with the correct fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 撖 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding its components can help with recognizing and remembering other characters that involve motion or action. Focus on the radicals and their meanings to build a stronger vocabulary base.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 撖 with more common verbs like 拿 (ná, to take) or 拉 (lā, to pull). For example, saying '我撖这个' (Wǒ hàn zhège) instead of '我拿这个' (Wǒ ná zhège) would be incorrect in everyday contexts.

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Etymology of 撖

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)敢
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Origin

撖 = 扌 + 敢. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 撖

IDS Structure⿰扌敢
撖Full Character
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扌shou3
left
敢gan3
right
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How to say 撖 in Chinese

This in Chinese is撖hàn

The character 撖 (hàn) means to pull or draw something towards oneself. It is often used in contexts involving movement or action that entails bringing objects closer, especially in a physical sense. This character may not be commonly encountered in daily conversation but can be found in literary or formal texts.

When to use 撖

This character is rarely used in modern spoken Chinese, which may lead to confusion in casual conversations. It is more likely to appear in literary contexts or classical texts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you pronounce it with the correct fourth tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 撖 with more common verbs like 拿 (ná, to take) or 拉 (lā, to pull). For example, saying '我撖这个' (Wǒ hàn zhège) instead of '我拿这个' (Wǒ ná zhège) would be incorrect in everyday contexts.

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撖 is not commonly used in phrases, but it can be seen in classical literature or historical texts that describe physical actions.

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