(hán) — to keep in the mouth; to contain

Definition

含 means 'to contain' — used for both holding something in the mouth and for things containing ingredients or meaning. Lighter and more general than 包含 (formal 'include') or 蕴含 (abstract/imbued qualities).

verb
to keep in the mouthto contain

Examples

  • Tā zuǐ lǐ hán zhe yí kuài táng.
    He is keeping a piece of candy in his mouth.
  • Zhè xiē shuǐ guǒ hán hěn duō wéi shēng sù.
    These fruits contain a lot of vitamins.
  • Nǐ zhè jù huà hán yǒu shén me yì si?
    What meaning does this sentence contain?
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