PINYIN SYLLABLE
Chinese characters with Pinyin cun
Learn how to write 7 Chinese characters pronounced “cun” across 4 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.
START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS
Common “cun” Chinese characters
The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced cún
1 dictionary entry uses the pronunciation cún, including 存 (to exist).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced cùn
2 dictionary entries use the pronunciation cùn, including 寸 (a unit of length), 吋 (inch (English)).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced cǔn
1 dictionary entry uses the pronunciation cǔn, including 忖 (to ponder).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced cūn
3 dictionary entries use the pronunciation cūn, including 村 (village), 邨 (surname Cun), 皴 (chapped).
PRINTABLE PRACTICE
Practice these cun characters
Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 3 useful characters from this pronunciation group.
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