Writing
长短 (cháng duǎn) — how to say "length" in Chinese
长短
Length; merits and demerits
noun
Character composition
长
long
短
short
Radicals / Keys
矢
Arrow
#111 · shǐ · 5 strokes
長
Long
#168 · cháng · 8 strokes
Collocations
比较长短
bǐ jiào cháng duǎn
to compare lengths
Examples
我们比较了这两条绳子的长短。
We compared the lengths of these two ropes.
长短不同。
The lengths are different.
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Frequently asked questions
Length meaning in Chinese
"length" in Chinese is 长短 (cháng duǎn).
What does 长短 mean in English?
长短 (cháng duǎn) means "Length; merits and demerits".
How is 长短 pronounced?
It is pronounced cháng duǎn (written as chang duan, changduan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "length" in Chinese characters?
It is written 长短: 长 has 4 strokes, 短 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 长短?
长短 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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