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

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

The Chinese character 锻 (duàn) means "To forge; to temper". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锻 stroke by stroke?

锻 has 14 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 锻 and 铓?

锻 (duàn) and 铓 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 锻?

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

Q: What common words use 锻?

Common words containing 锻 include: 锻炼 (duàn liàn) — To exercise; to work out; 锻造 (duàn zào) — To forge; forging; 锻工 (duàn gōng) — Forging; smithing; blacksmith.

How to Write 锻

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

锻 is pronounced duàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To forge; to temper.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 锻 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 锻

锻炼 duàn liàn

To exercise; to work out

锻造 duàn zào

To forge; forging

锻工 duàn gōng

Forging; smithing; blacksmith

Example Sentences

我每天早上锻炼身体。

wǒ měi tiān zǎo shàng duàn liàn shēn tǐ

I exercise every morning.

这把刀是锻造出来的。

zhè bǎ dāo shì duàn zào chū lái de

This knife is forged.

他是一名优秀的锻工。

tā shì yī míng yōu xiù de duàn gōng

He is an excellent blacksmith.

Similar Characters

铓 máng

铸 zhù

铹 láo

Practice Writing 锻 (duàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锻

What does 锻 (duàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锻 and 铓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锻?

What common words use 锻?

How to Write 锻 (duàn)