a unit of length
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STROKE BY STROKE
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
cùn
a unit of length
chǐ cùn
size; dimensions; measurements (esp. of clothes); (coll.) propriety
fēn cùn
propriety; appropriate behavior; proper speech or action; within the norms
cùn
a unit of length; inch; thumb
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A hand with a dot indicating where the pulse can be felt, about an inch up the wrist
More “cun” characters →LEARNING TIP
Say “cùn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 寸
chǐ cùn
size; dimensions; measurements (esp. of clothes); (coll.) propriety
fēn cùn
propriety; appropriate behavior; proper speech or action; within the norms
cùn
a unit of length; inch; thumb
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“寸”。
Zhège zì shì “cùn”.
This character is “寸”.
我正在学习“寸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cùn” zì.
I am learning the character “寸”.
请写一遍“寸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cùn”.
Please write “寸” once.
寸 is written with 3 strokes.
寸 (cùn) means a unit of length.
The radical of 寸 is 寸, associated with Not yet classified.