HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
钝 — blunt
- Reading
- dùn
- Meaning
- blunt; dull; obtuse
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钝 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dùn and it means blunt; dull; obtuse. 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.
钝 appears in everyday chinese words such as 迟钝 (dull, slow-witted).
Chinese words containing 钝
Frequently asked questions
What does 钝 mean in Chinese?
钝 means blunt; dull; obtuse in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钝 read?
钝 is read dùn. Reading it inside real words — 迟钝 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钝 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 钝 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 钝 in a word?
A common word containing 钝 is 迟钝 (chí dùn) — "dull, slow-witted". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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