The character 端 — “end”: how to write it and what it means
end, tip; carry in both hands
The Chinese character 端 is read duān and means “end, tip; carry in both hands”. Below: the stroke order step by step, what the character is made of and the words it appears in.
Stroke order: how to write 端
端 has 14 strokes. At each step the new stroke is highlighted — write them in the same order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical, a frame before what is inside it, and the bottom stroke of the frame last.
To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for 端, with strokes to trace and empty squares.
What 端 is made of
On the left, 立 “stand”: the first meaning is upright, straight.
The parts of a character hint at its meaning or its reading — more in the article “Chinese character radicals”.
Words with 端
Frequently asked questions
How do you write the character 端?
端 has 14 strokes. They follow the usual rules: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside. The order of each stroke is shown on this page.
What does 端 mean?
端 means “end, tip; carry in both hands”. It appears in 高端 (“high-end”), 极端 (“extreme”).
How do you pronounce 端?
端 is read duān. The tone is part of the reading: with another melody it becomes another syllable.
How many strokes does 端 have?
14 strokes.
More characters on the page “Chinese characters with meanings” and in the list of HSK characters by level; whole words are in the dictionary.
Write 端 yourself
In the lessons you write characters stroke by stroke with a finger or a mouse, and the course checks the order. You can start for free, no sign-up needed.
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