How to Write 顿
The character 顿 (dùn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 页 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
顿 is pronounced dùn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pause / Suddenly / (Measure word for meals).
As an HSK Level 3 character, 顿 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 顿
Example Sentences
全家人围坐在一起吃了一顿饭，气氛非常融洽。
quán jiā rén wéi zuò zài yì qǐ chī le yī dùn fàn ， qì fēn fēi cháng róng qià 。
The whole family sat together for a meal, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
说话时要有停顿。
shuō huà shí yào yǒu tíng dùn
There should be pauses when speaking.
天色顿时暗了下来。
tiān sè dùn shí àn le xià lái
The sky suddenly turned dark.
Practice Writing 顿 (dùn)
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