HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
敦 — honest
- Reading
- dūn
- Meaning
- honest; sincere; to urge; to supervise
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
敦 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dūn and it means honest; sincere; to urge; to supervise. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
敦 appears in everyday chinese words such as 敦促 (urge, press) and 敦厚 (honest and sincere).
Chinese words containing 敦
Frequently asked questions
What does 敦 mean in Chinese?
敦 means honest; sincere; to urge; to supervise in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 敦 read?
敦 is read dūn. Reading it inside real words — 敦促 and 敦厚 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 敦 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 敦 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 敦 in a word?
A common word containing 敦 is 敦促 (dūn cù) — "urge, press". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 敦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 敦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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