Writing
端 (duān) — how to say "end" in Chinese
端
End, beginning, reason, correct, proper
verb
Radicals / Keys
立
Stand
#117 · lì · 5 strokes
Collocations
桥的一端
qiáo de yī duān
one end of the bridge
品行不端
pǐn xíng bù duān
improper conduct
Examples
请把桌子那端的东西拿给我。
Please pass me the things from that end of the table.
他端来一杯茶。
He brought a cup of tea.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "end" in Chinese?
"end" in Chinese is 端 (duān).
端 meaning in English
端 (duān) means "End, beginning, reason, correct, proper".
How is 端 pronounced?
It is pronounced duān (written as duan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "end" in Chinese characters?
It is written 端 and has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 端?
端 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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