端 (duān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 端 (duān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 端 (duān) means "End; point; upright". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 立.

Q: How do you write 端 stroke by stroke?

端 has 14 strokes. The radical is 立. 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 端 and 竣?

端 (duān) and 竣 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 端?

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

Q: What common words use 端?

Common words containing 端 include: 端午节 (duān wǔ jié) — Dragon Boat Festival; 端正 (duān zhèng) — Upright; regular; proper; 终端 (zhōng duān) — Terminal or end point.

How to Write 端

The character 端 (duān) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 立 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

端 is pronounced duān in Mandarin Chinese. It means End; point; upright.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 端 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 端

端午节 duān wǔ jié

Dragon Boat Festival

端正 duān zhèng

Upright; regular; proper

终端 zhōng duān

Terminal or end point

Example Sentences

端午节吃粽子。

duān wǔ jié chī zòng zi

Eat zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival.

他的坐姿很端正。

tā de zuò zī hěn duān zhèng

His sitting posture is very upright.

这是一个移动终端。

zhè shì yí gè yí dòng zhōng duān

This is a mobile device.

Similar Characters

竣 jùn

童 tóng

竦 sǒng

Practice Writing 端 (duān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 端

What does 端 (duān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 端 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 端 and 竣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 端?

What common words use 端?

How to Write 端 (duān)