Character Animation

Character: 短

Pinyin: duǎn (duan3)

Meaning: short / brief / to lack / weak point / fault

Practice Writing

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Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • ✓ Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • ✓ Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • ✓ Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • ✓ The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Related Words with "短"

duǎn
短
zàn
暂

of short duration; brief; momentary
duǎn
短
qī
期

short term

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