寸
寸 (cùn) · inch
寸 (cùn) means “inch”. It is a single picture-like unit with 3 strokes.
Break 寸 into its parts
What 寸 is made of
寸 is not built from smaller parts; it is written with 3 strokes.
Origin hint: A hand with a dot indicating where the pulse can be felt, about an inch up the wrist (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
寸 stroke order
Example sentences with 尺寸
这件衣服的尺寸不合适。Zhè jiàn yīfu de chǐcun bù héshì.This piece of clothing is the wrong size.
你知道窗户的尺寸吗？Nǐ zhīdào chuānghu de chǐcun ma?Do you know the measurements of the window?
Words with 寸
Quick facts
| Pinyin | cùn |
|---|---|
| Meaning | inch |
| Strokes | 3 |
| Radical | 寸 (inch, #41) |
| Pattern | Single unit |
Questions about 寸
What does 寸 mean?
寸 (cùn) means “inch”.
How many strokes does 寸 have?
寸 has 3 strokes.
What is the radical of 寸?
The radical of 寸 is 寸 (cùn, “inch”), Kangxi radical number 41.
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