寸 — cun
cun (3.33 cm), inch
How to pronounce it
寸 is read cùn. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
A hand with a mark at the wrist. Hints at the reading of 村 cūn.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “寸”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 寸. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 这个尺寸不合适zhègechǐcùnbùhéshìThis size doesn't fit.
- 我的手机屏幕是六寸的wǒdeshǒujīpíngmùshìliùcùndeMy phone has a six-inch screen.
More characters by topic — happiness, luck, strength, nature — on the page “Chinese characters with meanings”.
More words from the lesson “Chi, cun and liters”
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Frequently asked questions
What does 寸 mean?
寸 (cùn) means “cun (3.33 cm), inch”.
How do you write 寸?
寸 is 1 character. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 寸?
寸 is read cùn. Tones: cùn — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“cun” in the lesson “Chi, cun and liters”
This word is from the topic “Amounts and degrees” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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