COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 断
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Using an axe 斤 to harvest grain 米
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How to Write 断 (duàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to break
duànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
duàn
断
to break
Common words
bú duàn
不断
unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant
pàn duàn
判断
to judge; to determine; judgment
dǎ duàn
打断
to interrupt; to break off; to break (a bone)
zhěn duàn
诊断
to diagnose
zhōng duàn
中断
to cut short; to break off; to discontinue; to interrupt
duàn dìng
断定
to conclude; to determine; to come to a judgment
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
断
断
断
断
断
断
断
断
LEARNING TIP
Remember 断
Say “duàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 断
Common words and phrases
bú duàn
unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant
pàn duàn
to judge; to determine; judgment
dǎ duàn
to interrupt; to break off; to break (a bone)
zhěn duàn
to diagnose
zhōng duàn
to cut short; to break off; to discontinue; to interrupt
duàn dìng
to conclude; to determine; to come to a judgment
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“断”。
Zhège zì shì “duàn”.
This character is “断”.
我正在学习“断”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “duàn” zì.
I am learning the character “断”.
请写一遍“断”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “duàn”.
Please write “断” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 断?
断 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 断 (duàn) mean?
断 (duàn) means to break.
What is the radical of 断?
The radical of 断 is 斤, associated with Not yet classified.