COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 顿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 页 (head) suggests the meaning, while 屯 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 顿 (dùn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to stop
dùnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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dùn
顿
to stop
Common words
dùn shí
顿时
immediately; suddenly
tíng dùn
停顿
to halt; to break off; pause (in speech)
zhěng dùn
整顿
to tidy up; to reorganize; to consolidate; to rectify
yì yáng dùn cuò
抑扬顿挫
cadence; modulation
dùn
顿
to stop; to pause; to arrange; to lay out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
顿
顿
顿
顿
顿
顿
顿
顿
LEARNING TIP
Remember 顿
Say “dùn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
dùn shí
immediately; suddenly
tíng dùn
to halt; to break off; pause (in speech)
zhěng dùn
to tidy up; to reorganize; to consolidate; to rectify
yì yáng dùn cuò
cadence; modulation
dùn
to stop; to pause; to arrange; to lay out
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 顿?
顿 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 顿 (dùn) mean?
顿 (dùn) means to stop.
What is the radical of 顿?
The radical of 顿 is 页, associated with Not yet classified.