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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
銲hànto solder, to weld; greavesx, 15 strokes, radical 釒
hàn(han4)han T4
  1. 1to solder, to weld; greaves
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March 24, 2026

銲hàn(han4)

The character 銲 (hàn) refers to the process of soldering or welding two metal parts together. It is commonly used in technical contexts, such as electronics or metalworking, where joining materials is essential. The term can also denote greaves, which are protective armor for the legs, though this usage is less common today.

Strokes15Radical釒
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, welding and soldering are integral skills passed down through generations. These techniques are not only vital for functional purposes but also for creating intricate decorative metalwork seen in Chinese art and architecture.

Memory tip

Imagine a blacksmith hammering away at metal, making it glow as he 'hands' it over to another worker for soldering. The character 銲 has the metal radical 金 (jīn) on the left, hinting at its relation to metalwork, and the sound 'hàn' can be remembered by visualizing a heavy hand (hand = hàn) being used to weld items together.

Meanings of 銲

hàn(han4)
1to solder, to weld; greaves
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About 銲

銲Simplified
15Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 銲 with similar-sounding terms. It's important to note that 銲 is more technical and not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation and remember to use it in contexts related to metalwork or technical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 銲 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 and above words related to technology and materials. Students should focus on understanding related technical vocabulary and practice using them in context to enhance their fluency in discussions about engineering or craftsmanship.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 銲 as 'hān' instead of 'hàn'. Additionally, some might confuse it with the character 焊 (hàn), which refers to welding; remember that 銲 is specifically soldering.

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Etymology of 銲

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

Phonosemantic compound. 火 represents the meaning and 旱 represents the sound. Simplified form of 釬.

Memory hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
+
Phonetic (sound)旱
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Origin

銲 = 釒 + 旱. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 銲

IDS Structure⿰釒旱
銲Full character
=
釒jin1
left
旱han4
right
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How to say to solder, to weld; greaves in Chinese

“to solder, to weld; greaves” in Chinese is銲hàn

The character 銲 (hàn) refers to the process of soldering or welding two metal parts together. It is commonly used in technical contexts, such as electronics or metalworking, where joining materials is essential. The term can also denote greaves, which are protective armor for the legs, though this usage is less common today.

When to use 銲

Learners often confuse 銲 with similar-sounding terms. It's important to note that 銲 is more technical and not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation and remember to use it in contexts related to metalwork or technical discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 銲 as 'hān' instead of 'hàn'. Additionally, some might confuse it with the character 焊 (hàn), which refers to welding; remember that 銲 is specifically soldering.

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Word Family of 銲

Words containing this character11
焊hànto weld
焊接hànjiēto weld
电焊diànhànelectric welding電焊
焊工hàngōngwelder
焊枪hànqiāngwelding torch焊槍
焊锡hànxīsolder焊錫
焊料hànliàosolder
点焊diǎnhànspot welding點焊
焊丝hànsīwelding wire焊絲
气焊qìhàngas welding氣焊
烧焊shāohànto weld燒焊
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Frequently asked questions about 銲

While both 銲 (hàn) and 焊 (hàn) relate to joining metals, 銲 specifically refers to soldering, whereas 焊 generally means welding, which can involve higher temperatures and different techniques.

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