unknown, 12 strokes, radical 酉, rank #63285, Very Hard
hān(han1) T1
1to enjoy liquor
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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AI Study Notes for 酣
Quick Contrast
酩 (mǐng) refers specifically to being in a state of drunkenness, while 酣 (hān) emphasizes the enjoyment or pleasure of drinking.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
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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1
她把我从酣睡中叫醒。
tā bǎ wǒ cóng hān shuì 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。
tuī xuǎn yī wèi xīn de yì huì hòu xuǎn rén 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。
He fell into a deep dreamless sleep.
4
他们俩在婴儿床上酣睡着。
tā mén liǎng zài yīng ér chuáng shàng hān shuì zháo。
They were both fast asleep in their cots.
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Cultural Notes for 酣
🏮Cultural insight
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.
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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Compound Meaning
What does 酣畅淋漓 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 酣
Primarily, yes; 酣 specifically describes enjoyment related to drinking alcohol, not other beverages.
It's better suited for informal situations, such as casual gatherings or conversations about drinking.
Common phrases include 酣饮 (hān yǐn, to drink deeply) or 酣醉 (hān zuì, to be heavily intoxicated).
