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短 (duǎn) — how to say "short" in Chinese
短
Short
Radicals / Keys
矢
Arrow
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Examples
他的头发剪短了，看起来更加精神。
He cut his hair short, he looks more energetic.
这条裤子太短了。
These pants are too short.
Mnemonic
[duan-] Dwayne the Duck is searching for a short 短 umbrella 🌂. He uses a horizontal line [一] tied to his beak to measure which umbrellas are too long. When he finally finds the perfect short 短 umbrella, he dances around in the rain, quacking happily at how perfectly it keeps him dry.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "short" in Chinese?
"short" in Chinese is 短 (duǎn).
What does 短 mean in English?
短 (duǎn) means "Short".
How is 短 pronounced?
It is pronounced duǎn (written as duan). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "short" in Chinese characters?
It is written 短.
What HSK level is 短?
短 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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