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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The character '' primarily means 'sweat,' the moisture excreted by the body, especially during heat or physical exertion. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to describe bodily reactions to temperature, stress, or exercise.

Common Collocations

  • (forehead covered with sweat): describes visible sweat on the forehead.
  • (palms sweating): often used to express nervousness or anxiety.
  • 湿 (sweat soaking through): emphasizes the amount of sweat causing clothes to become wet.

Usage Notes

'Hàn' is a straightforward noun and is often used in physical or emotional contexts. It can appear in both formal and informal speech. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words with different meanings. When describing nervousness, '' is a common phrase.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sweating can be associated with hard work or nervousness, and mentioning sweat often conveys effort or emotional states.

Example Sentences

After exercising, his forehead was covered with sweat.

When nervous, her palms started sweating.

The summer sweat soaked through the clothes.