Writing
单 (dān) — how to say "single" in Chinese
单
Single; only; list
adjective · adverb · noun · measure word
Radicals / Keys
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
一张单
yì zhāng dān
one list
Examples
服务员拿来一张菜单。
The waiter brought a menu.
请给我一张单。
Please give me a list.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "single" in Chinese?
"single" in Chinese is 单 (dān).
单 meaning in English
单 (dān) means "Single; only; list".
How is 单 pronounced?
It is pronounced dān (written as dan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "single" in Chinese characters?
It is written 单 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 单?
单 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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