寸阴

寸阴寸陰 cùn yīn ㄘㄨㄣˋ ㄧㄣ cyun3 jam1

  • a very brief period of time (lit. the time it takes for a shadow to move an inch)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 寸 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown