钝 (dùn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 钝 (dùn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钝 (dùn) means "Dull/Blunt". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钝 stroke by stroke?

钝 has 9 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 钝 and 针?

钝 (dùn) and 针 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 钝?

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 钝?

Common words containing 钝 include: 刀钝 (dāo dùn) — Blunt knife; 迟钝 (chí dùn) — slow-witted / dull; 钝角 (dùn jiǎo) — Obtuse angle.

How to Write 钝

The character 钝 (dùn) is written with 9 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

钝 is pronounced dùn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dull/Blunt.

Common Words with 钝

刀钝 dāo dùn

Blunt knife

迟钝 chí dùn

slow-witted / dull

钝角 dùn jiǎo

Obtuse angle

Example Sentences

这把菜刀变钝了。

zhè bǎ cài dāo biàn dùn le

This kitchen knife has become blunt.

他的反应有点迟钝。

tā de fǎn yìng yǒu diǎn chí dùn

His reaction is a bit slow.

这个三角形有钝角。

zhè ge sān jiǎo xíng yǒu dùn jiǎo

This triangle has an obtuse angle.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钝 (dùn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钝

What does 钝 (dùn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钝 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钝?

What common words use 钝?

How to Write 钝 (dùn)