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短 (duǎn) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

短

duǎn

short, brief

HSK 3

Full dictionary entry for 短 →

Details

Pinyin	duǎn
Meanings	short, brief
HSK Levels	HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#96 most common

Words Containing 短

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
短	duǎn	short	HSK 3
短信	duǎnxìn	Short message	HSK 4
缩短	suōduǎn	Shorten	HSK 5
长短	chángduǎn	length, strong and weak points	HSK 6
短促	duǎncù	short in time, fleeting	HSK 6
短暂	duǎnzàn	of short duration, brief	HSK 6
短处	duǎnchù	shortcoming, defect	HSK 6
短裤	duǎnkù	shorts, short pants	HSK 6
短期	duǎnqī	short-term, short-time	HSK 6
短缺	duǎnquē	shortage, scarcity	HSK 6
短途	duǎntú	short distance, short journey	HSK 6
短语	duǎnyǔ	phrase	HSK 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 短 mean in Chinese?

短 (duǎn) means "short, brief" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 短 have?

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What is the radical of 短?

Radical information for 短 is being updated.

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