吋 (cùn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吋 (cùn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吋 (cùn) means "Inch". with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吋 stroke by stroke?

吋 has 6 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 吋 and 卟?

吋 (cùn) and 卟 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 吋?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 吋?

Common words containing 吋 include: 吋 (cùn) — Inch; 英吋 (yīng cùn) — Inch; 吋照片 (cùn zhào piān) — Inch-sized photo (for IDs).

How to Write 吋

The character 吋 (cùn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

吋 is pronounced cùn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Inch.

Common Words with 吋

吋 cùn

Inch

英吋 yīng cùn

Inch

吋照片 cùn zhào piān

Inch-sized photo (for IDs)

Example Sentences

这台电视是五十吋的。

zhè tái diàn shì shì wǔ shí cùn de

This TV is 50 inches.

他的电脑是十四英吋。

tā de diàn nǎo shì shí sì yīng cùn

His computer is fourteen inches.

我需要一张两吋照片。

wǒ xū yào yī zhāng liǎng cùn zhào piān

I need a two-inch photo.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吋 (cùn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吋

What does 吋 (cùn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吋 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吋?

What common words use 吋?

How to Write 吋 (cùn)