断 (duàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 断 (duàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 断 (duàn) means "to break; to snap; to cut off". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 斤.

Q: How do you write 断 stroke by stroke?

断 has 11 strokes. The radical is 斤. 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 断 and 斫?

断 (duàn) and 斫 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 断?

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

Q: What common words use 断?

Common words containing 断 include: 断了 (duàn le) — broken; snapped; disconnected; 不断 (bù duàn) — continuous; constant; 判断 (pàn duàn) — judge / judgment.

How to Write 断

The character 断 (duàn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 斤 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

断 is pronounced duàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to break; to snap; to cut off.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 断 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 断

断了 duàn le

broken; snapped; disconnected

不断 bù duàn

continuous; constant

判断 pàn duàn

judge / judgment

Example Sentences

绳子断了。

shéng zi duàn le

The rope broke.

他不断地学习。

tā bù duàn dì xué xí

He studies continuously.

请做出判断。

qǐng zuò chū pàn duàn

Please make a judgment.

Similar Characters

斫 zhuó

斯 sī

新 xīn

Practice Writing 断 (duàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 断

What does 断 (duàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 断 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 断 and 斫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 断?

What common words use 断?

How to Write 断 (duàn)