Writing
手段 (shǒu duàn) — how to say "means" in Chinese
手段
Means, method
noun
Character composition
手
hand
段
segment, section
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
殳
Weapon
#79 · shū · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
解决问题的手段
jiějué wèntí de shǒuduàn
means of solving a problem
用各种手段
yòng gèzhǒng shǒuduàn
to use various means
Examples
他用各种手段解决问题。
He solves problems by various means.
这是好手段。
This is a good method.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "means" in Chinese?
"means" in Chinese is 手段 (shǒu duàn).
手段 meaning in English
手段 (shǒu duàn) means "Means, method".
How is 手段 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǒu duàn (written as shou duan, shouduan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "means" in Chinese characters?
It is written 手段: 手 has 4 strokes, 段 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 手段?
手段 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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