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

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

The Chinese character 耑 (duān) means "Origin / End / Upright". with 9 strokes and the radical 而.

Q: How do you write 耑 stroke by stroke?

耑 has 9 strokes. The radical is 而. 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 耑 and 耍?

耑 (duān) and 耍 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 耑?

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

Q: What common words use 耑?

Common words containing 耑 include: 耑此 (duān cǐ) — Specially for this purpose (used in letters); 耑正 (duān zhèng) — Upright / Regular; 耑委 (duān wěi) — The beginning and the end / Details.

How to Write 耑

The character 耑 (duān) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 而 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

耑 is pronounced duān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Origin / End / Upright.

Common Words with 耑

耑此 duān cǐ

Specially for this purpose (used in letters)

耑正 duān zhèng

Upright / Regular

耑委 duān wěi

The beginning and the end / Details

Example Sentences

耑此奉达。

duān cǐ fèng dá

I am writing this specifically to inform you.

办事要耑正。

bàn shì yào duān zhèng

One should be upright in handling affairs.

细说其耑委。

xì shuō qí duān wěi

Explain the whole story in detail.

Similar Characters

耍 shuǎ

耐 nài

Practice Writing 耑 (duān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耑

What does 耑 (duān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 耑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 耑 and 耍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 耑?

What common words use 耑?

How to Write 耑 (duān)