HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
断 — to break
- Reading
- duàn
- Meaning
- to break; to snap; to cut off; to stop; to give up; to judge; to decide
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
断 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is duàn and it means to break; to snap; to cut off; to stop; to give up; to judge; to decide. 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.
断 appears in everyday chinese words such as 断 (break, cut off), 不断 (continuous; unceasing) and 判断 (judge, decide, judgment).
Chinese words containing 断
Frequently asked questions
What does 断 mean in Chinese?
断 means to break; to snap; to cut off; to stop; to give up; to judge; to decide in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 断 read?
断 is read duàn. Reading it inside real words — 断 and 不断 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 断 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 断 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 断 in a word?
A common word containing 断 is 断 (duàn) — "break, cut off". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 断 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 断 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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