Hanzi Sheets
短
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Stroke order — 12 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 短
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 短 | duǎn | short; brief |
| 短信 | duǎn xìn | text message; SMS |
| 缩短 | suō duǎn | to curtail; to cut down |
| 短促 | duǎn cù | short in time; fleeting |
| 短处 | duǎn chù | shortcoming; defect |
| 短裤 | duǎn kù | short pants; shorts |
| 短期 | duǎn qī | short term; short-term |
| 短片 | duǎn piàn | short film; video clip |
FAQ
How many strokes does 短 have?
短 has 12 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 短?
The pinyin for 短 is duǎn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄨㄢˇ.
What does 短 mean in Chinese?
短 means: short; brief. It appears in common words such as 短、短信、缩短.