duān ㄉㄨㄢ dyun1 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • (bound form) tip; end; extremity
  • (bound form) aspect; facet
  • (bound form) upright; proper
  • to hold sth level with both hands; to carry
  • to eliminate; to wipe out

duān ㄉㄨㄢ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 端 (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

  • 别走极端。 Don't go to extremes.
  • 宇宙何以開端? What is the origin of the universe?
  • 德国人诡计多端。 The Germans are very crafty.
  • 端午節要賽龍舟。 During the Dragon Boat Festival, there needs to be a dragon boat race.
  • 你的建議有點極端。 Your proposal is a bit extreme.

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