duǎn ㄉㄨㄢˇ dyun2 HSK 2 入門級 · Level 1

  • short
  • brief
  • to lack
  • weak point
  • fault

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 短 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 燃料短缺。 There was a shortage of fuel.
  • 我喜欢短发。 I like short hair.
  • 我喜歡短詩。 I like short poems.
  • 短回答是是。 The short answer is yes.
  • 人生十分短暫。 Life is very short.

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