Writing
寸 (cùn) — how to say "cun" in Chinese
寸
Cun (unit of length)
measure word
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
Collocations
三寸长
sān cùn cháng
three cun long
一寸宽
yī cùn kuān
one cun wide
Examples
这个布有三寸宽。
This cloth is three cun wide.
一寸
one cun
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "cun" in Chinese?
"cun" in Chinese is 寸 (cùn).
寸 meaning in English
寸 (cùn) means "Cun (unit of length)".
How to pronounce cun in Chinese?
It is pronounced cùn (written as cun). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "cun" in Chinese characters?
It is written 寸 and has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 寸?
寸 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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