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短duǎnshort

Learn the Chinese character 短 with its source-linked HSK 3 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.

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How to write 短

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HSK vocabulary

Words with 短

Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 短.

HSK 3

Real usage

Example sentences with 短

Published HSK 3 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.

  1. 内容：青年演员短剧、学生乐队现场演出、演后十五分钟交流。

    Nèiróng: qīngnián yǎnyuán duǎnjù, xuéshēng yuèduì xiànchǎng yǎnchū, yǎn hòu shíwǔ fēnzhōng jiāoliú.

    Program: short plays by young actors, a live student-band performance, and a 15-minute discussion after the show.

    HSK 3 course · Lesson 19 · published context →

  2. 我更喜欢短剧。乐队声音有点儿大，不过最后一首歌大家都很喜欢。

    Wǒ gèng xǐhuan duǎnjù. Yuèduì shēngyīn yǒudiǎnr dà, búguò zuìhòu yì shǒu gē dàjiā dōu hěn xǐhuan.

    I preferred the short play. The band was a little loud, but everyone really liked the last song.

    HSK 3 course · Lesson 19 · published context →
Character questions

About 短

Short answers for character learning.

What does 短 mean in Chinese?

短 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: short.

How do you pronounce 短?

短 is shown as duǎn.

Is 短 an HSK 3 character?

Yes. 短 is HSK 3 recognition character #48.

Can I practise writing 短?

Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.

Learning details

  • HSK 3 recognition
  • HSK 3 handwriting practice
  • 2 linked HSK words
  • 2 published course contexts
  • Audio available
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Sources and editorial policy

  • HSK placement:HSK 3 recognition character #48. See the HSK 3.0 guide for the published syllabus reference.
  • Writing scope: not identified as part of the official HSK 3 recognition practice.
  • Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT dictionary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata; displayed reading source: HSK 3 vocabulary data.
  • Vocabulary: source-linked HSK 3 vocabulary records, with every word linked to its existing HSK vocabulary page.
  • Example sentences: published hskone HSK 3 course contexts, linked to the lesson that owns the original content.
  • Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This page is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.
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