悍

猂

hàn

忄 + 旱

Definitions

hàn heroic; intrepid; valiant; dauntless; fierce; ferocious; violent

hàn variant of 悍[hàn]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 旱 represents the sound. Simplified form of 猂.

Semantic: 忄 Phonetic: 旱

About

悍 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left-side radical 忄 (the vertical heart) links it to emotions and temperament, while the right component 旱 (drought) serves as the phonetic element. The character describes a fierce, aggressive, or fiercely courageous personality, often implying ruthlessness or a lack of restraint. Though it can denote commendable bravery or formidable strength in contexts like military prowess, it equally characterizes a tyrannical, overbearing, or violently unreasonable nature, making it a versatile term for intense behavioral extremes.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

他的性格非常强悍。

Tā de xìnggé fēicháng qiánghàn.

His personality is very tough and strong.

那条看门狗十分凶悍。

Nà tiáo kānméngǒu shífēn xiōnghàn.

That guard dog is extremely fierce.

她以强悍的作风领导团队。

Tā yǐ qiánghàn de zuòfēng lǐngdǎo tuánduì.

She leads the team with a tough and vigorous style.

敌军发动了一次悍然入侵。

Díjūn fādòngle yī cì hànrán rùqīn.

The enemy forces launched a brazen invasion.

历史上这位将军以悍勇闻名。

Lìshǐ shàng zhè wèi jiāngjūn yǐ hàn yǒng wénmíng.

In history, this general was famous for his fierce courage.

匪徒的凶悍令居民们恐惧。

Fěitú de xiōnghàn lìng jūmínmen kǒngjù.

The ferocity of the bandits terrified the residents.

政府悍然不顾民众的强烈反对。

Zhèngfǔ hànrán bùgù mínzhòng de qiángliè fǎnduì.

The government flagrantly disregarded the people's strong opposition.

新闻报道了那股悍匪的最终覆灭。

Xīnwén bàodàole nà gǔ hànfěi de zuìzhōng fùmiè.

The news reported the ultimate downfall of that gang of fierce bandits.

Related Characters

Component: 忄

Component: 旱

悍