断 (duàn): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Break and stop

In break-related words, 断 (duàn) means to interrupt, cut off, or physically snap.

HSK 6

Judgment and conclusion

In decision words, 断 (duàn) means to judge, conclude, or act decisively.

HSK 4

pàn判

duàn断

to decide

HSK 6

duàn断

dìng定

conclude; form a judgment

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tuī推

duàn断

Infer / Deduce

HSK 6

guǒ果

duàn断

resolute; decisive

Continuous or repeated

In continuity words, 断 (duàn) describes something that is unceasing or happens intermittently.

HSK 5

bú不

duàn断

ceaseless; uninterrupted; continual continuous; unceasing

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

duàn断

xù续

xù

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

yuán源

bú不

duàn

断 (duàn): To break — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 断

Stroke Order Diagrams 断

Character Breakdown

Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 断

How to Use 断

Break and stop

HSK Vocabulary: 断

Example Sentences

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical

Judgment and conclusion

Continuous or repeated

Related Characters

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical