Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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A hand (寸) working with tools (彐) to measure and explore — to search or seek out something.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 寻 is used in context
xún cháng
Common / Ordinary
He is looking for an old book in the library.
He seeks help to solve the problem.
We plan to visit and inquire about that old artist.
I am searching for my keys.
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Characters from the same exam level.
Characters pronounced "xun".
Characters with radical "寸".
