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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
酣hānto enjoy liquorag, 12 strokes, radical 酉, rank #63285, Very Hard
酣hānintoxicatedunknown, 12 strokes, radical 酉, rank #63285, Very Hard
hān(han1)han T1
  1. 1to enjoy liquor
  2. 2intoxicated
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March 24, 2026

酣hān(han1)

The character 酣 (hān) refers to a state of enjoying liquor or being intoxicated. It is often used in contexts related to drinking, celebrations, or social gatherings, where indulgence in alcohol is a central theme.

Strokes12Radical酉Frequency#63285DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, drinking is often associated with social bonding and celebrations, such as toasting during banquets. The concept of 酣 captures the spirit of enjoying good company and merriment during these gatherings.

Memory tip

Imagine a scene where a person is happily drinking wine, their face glowing with joy. The character 酣 looks like a wine cup (the top part) overflowing with happiness, capturing the essence of enjoyment. The pronunciation 'hān' can remind you of 'hands,' as in how you hold your drink.

Meanings of 酣

hān(han1)
1to enjoy liquor
2intoxicated
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About 酣

酣Simplified
12Strokes
酉Radical
形容词性语素xíngróngcíadjective root (adj.root)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

酩 (mǐng) refers specifically to being in a state of drunkenness, while 酣 (hān) emphasizes the enjoyment or pleasure of drinking.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 酣 with other words related to drinking, such as 饮 (yǐn, to drink) or 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol). It is more informal and best used in casual conversations rather than formal settings. Be mindful of the tone as mispronouncing it can alter its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Though 酣 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to social interactions and food/drink from lower levels. Focus on the context of use in social settings to better understand its application.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 酣 in contexts where a more neutral term like 饮 (yǐn) is appropriate. For example, saying '我想酣水' (I want to enjoy water) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我想喝水' (I want to drink water).

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Etymology of 酣

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 甘 represents the sound.

Memory hint

wine

Semantic (meaning)酉
+
Phonetic (sound)甘
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Origin

酣 = 酉 + 甘. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 酣

IDS Structure⿰酉甘
酣Full character
=
酉you3
left
甘Gan1
right
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Parts

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How to say to enjoy liquor in Chinese

“to enjoy liquor” in Chinese is酣hān

The character 酣 (hān) refers to a state of enjoying liquor or being intoxicated. It is often used in contexts related to drinking, celebrations, or social gatherings, where indulgence in alcohol is a central theme.

When to use 酣

Learners often confuse 酣 with other words related to drinking, such as 饮 (yǐn, to drink) or 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol). It is more informal and best used in casual conversations rather than formal settings. Be mindful of the tone as mispronouncing it can alter its meaning.

酣 or something close to it

酩 (mǐng) refers specifically to being in a state of drunkenness, while 酣 (hān) emphasizes the enjoyment or pleasure of drinking.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 酣 in contexts where a more neutral term like 饮 (yǐn) is appropriate. For example, saying '我想酣水' (I want to enjoy water) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我想喝水' (I want to drink water).

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Grammar patterns of 酣

酣 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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她把我从____睡中叫醒。

She had woken me out of a sound sleep.

Example sentences for 酣 (4)

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她把我从酣睡中叫醒。

tā bǎ wǒ cóng hānshuì zhōng jiào xǐng。

She had woken me out of a sound sleep.
2
推选一位新的议会候选人的激战正酣。

tuīxuǎn yī wèi xīn de yìhuì hòuxuǎnrén de jī zhàn zhèng hān。

A ferocious battle to select a new parliamentary candidate is in progress.
3
他酣然入睡，一夜无梦。

tā hān rán rù shuì， yī yè wú mèng。

He fell into a deep dreamless sleep.
4
他们俩在婴儿床上酣睡着。

tāmen liǎ zài yīng’ér chuáng shàng hānshuì zhe。

They were both fast asleep in their cots.
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Word Family of 酣

Words containing this character9
酣畅淋漓to one's heart's content (idiom)酣暢淋漓
酣hānintoxicated
酣睡hānshuìto sleep soundly
酣畅hānchàngunrestrained酣暢
酣战to fight lustily酣戰
酒酣耳热tipsy and merry (idiom)酒酣耳熱
酣眠fast asleep
酣饮to drink one's fill酣飲
酣醉to be dead drunk
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Frequently asked questions about 酣

Primarily, yes; 酣 specifically describes enjoyment related to drinking alcohol, not other beverages.

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