焊 meaning and stroke order
To weld; to braze; to solder
How to write 焊, stroke by stroke
11 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 焊
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to weld; to braze; to solder
- variant of 焊[han4]
How 焊 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Fire.
火 gives the meaning and 旱 hints at the sound.
Radical: 火 (fire), shared by 128 characters on this site.
How to remember 焊
焊 (hàn) puts fire 火 next to 旱 (hàn, drought), which gives the sound. Picture metal so hot and dry under the fire that it melts and joins together.
焊 is mostly used in technical and workshop language, often in the word 焊接 (hànjiē, to weld). It can also stand alone as a verb. Example: 他把两根管子焊在一起。(Tā bǎ liǎng gēn guǎnzi hàn zài yìqǐ.) He welded the two pipes together.
Common mistake: Learners often write 旱 or 悍 (hàn, fierce) instead of 焊 because they sound the same. Remember that welding needs heat, so look for the fire radical 火 on the left.
Common words with 焊
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 焊接 | hànjiē | to weld; welding |
Questions about 焊
How many strokes are in 焊?
焊 is written with 11 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 焊 mean?
焊 (hàn) means to weld; to braze; to solder. A common word with it is 焊接 (hànjiē), meaning "to weld; welding".
How do you pronounce 焊?
焊 is pronounced hàn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 焊?
The radical of 焊 is 火, which carries the idea of "fire". Dictionaries list 焊 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 焊?
The traditional form of 焊 is 釬 and 銲. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 焊 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 焊 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 焊 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
How do you say soldering iron and welder in Chinese?
A soldering iron is 电烙铁 (diànlàotiě) or informally 焊枪 (hànqiāng) for a welding torch. A person who welds is a 焊工 (hàngōng).
Does 焊 distinguish between welding and soldering?
No, 焊 covers welding, brazing and soldering in general. Specific terms exist when needed, such as 锡焊 (xīhàn, tin soldering) and 电焊 (diànhàn, electric welding).