吨 (dūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吨 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吨 (dūn) means "ton". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吨 stroke by stroke?

吨 has 7 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 吨 and 卟?

吨 (dūn) 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 吨?

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 吨?

Common words containing 吨 include: 一吨 (yī dūn) — one ton; 吨位 (dūn wèi) — tonnage; 千吨 (qiān dūn) — thousand tons.

How to Write 吨

The character 吨 (dūn) is written with 7 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

吨 is pronounced dūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means ton.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 吨 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 吨

一吨 yī dūn

one ton

吨位 dūn wèi

tonnage

千吨 qiān dūn

thousand tons

Example Sentences

这辆车重一吨。

zhè liàng chē zhòng yī dūn

This car weighs one ton.

这艘船的吨位很大。

zhè sōu chuán de dūn wèi hěn dà

This ship has a large tonnage.

这里的货有几千吨。

zhè lǐ de huò yǒu jǐ qiān dūn

There are thousands of tons of goods here.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吨 (dūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吨

What does 吨 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吨 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吨?

What common words use 吨?

How to Write 吨 (dūn)