含 (hán) - to hold in the mouth & to contain

含Tone 2

hán ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

枫惠

含 · hán

to hold in the mouth;

to contain;

to cherish (feelings);

to harbor;

to bear

to hold in the mouthto containto cherish (feelings)

Usage highlights

to containtearfulimplicit meaningto cherish gratitudeto harbor resentmentto keep in mouth

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 吐— to spit out
  • 排除— to exclude, remove

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The candy is held in the mouth (含在嘴里).
  • This drink contains vitamins (含维生素).
  • She harbors deep feelings (含深情).
  • Tears welled up in her eyes (含泪).

Collocations

  • to contain(含有)
  • tearful(含泪)
  • implicit meaning(含义)
  • to cherish gratitude(含恩)
  • to harbor resentment(含怨)
  • to keep in mouth(含服)

Idioms

  • To endure humiliation as part of an important mission(含垢忍辱)
  • With a smile on the face(含笑九泉)
  • Vague and ambiguous(含糊其辞)
  • Full of tender feelings(含情脉脉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts something (most likely a precious object like a pearl) held inside the mouth, representing the concept of containment.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '含' often carries emotional connotations, such as containing feelings or tears.
  • It appears in many classical poems and texts to express subtle, unspoken emotions.

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