What does 捍 mean in Chinese?

捍 (hàn) means "to ward off (a blow); to withstand; to defend" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 捍?

捍 is pronounced "hàn" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 4.

What HSK level is 捍?

捍 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What words contain the character 捍?

Common words with 捍 include 捍卫 (to defend), 捍卫者 (proponent).

How do you write 捍?

You can practice writing 捍 using our stroke order tool.

捍 (hàn), to ward off (a blow)

捍

hàn

to ward off (a blow); to withstand; to defend

verb

Character Breakdown

Radical: 手 (no. 64)

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Definitions

(verb) to ward off (a blow)
to withstand
to defend

Example Sentences

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Words Containing 捍

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
捍卫	hàn wèi	to defend
捍卫者	hàn wèi zhě	proponent

Related Words

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HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

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捍

hàn