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

Q: What does 敦 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 敦 (dūn) means "honest / sincere / to urge". with 12 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 敦 stroke by stroke?

敦 has 12 strokes. The radical is 攵. 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 敦 and 效?

敦 (dūn) and 效 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 敦?

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

Q: What common words use 敦?

Common words containing 敦 include: 伦敦 (lún dūn) — London.; 敦促 (dūn cù) — to urge / to press; 敦厚 (dūn hòu) — honest and kind / sincere.

How to Write 敦

The character 敦 (dūn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

敦 is pronounced dūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means honest / sincere / to urge.

Common Words with 敦

伦敦 lún dūn

London.

敦促 dūn cù

to urge / to press

敦厚 dūn hòu

honest and kind / sincere

Example Sentences

伦敦是一个大城市。

lún dūn shì yí gè dà chéng shì

London is a big city.

老师敦促我学习。

lǎo shī dūn cù wǒ xué xí

The teacher urged me to study.

他为人很敦厚。

tā wéi rén hěn dūn hòu

He is very honest and kind-hearted.

Similar Characters

效 xiào

敉 mǐ

敌 dí

Practice Writing 敦 (dūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敦

What does 敦 (dūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 敦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 敦 and 效?

What mistakes do learners make writing 敦?

What common words use 敦?

How to Write 敦 (dūn)