HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
段 — section
- Reading
- duàn
- Meaning
- section; segment; paragraph
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
段 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is duàn and it means section; segment; paragraph. 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.
段 appears in everyday chinese words such as 段 (section, paragraph, length), 手段 (means, method, trick) and 阶段 (stage, phase).
Chinese words containing 段
Frequently asked questions
What does 段 mean in Chinese?
段 means section; segment; paragraph in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 段 read?
段 is read duàn. Reading it inside real words — 段 and 手段 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 段 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 段 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 段 in a word?
A common word containing 段 is 段 (duàn) — "section, paragraph, length". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 段 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 段 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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