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钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
钝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

钝 Stroke Order — How to Write 钝

Stroke Order

钝 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

钝 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅屯

钝 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 屯 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 4 more strokes

钝 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • dùn

Meanings of 钝 in Chinese

1

dùn钝

Not sharp or keen; dull (as a blade); slow (in thought or reaction); can also imply unfavorable or unsuccessful outcomes.
这把剪刀有点钝了，剪纸不方便
This pair of scissors is a bit dull, making it inconvenient to cut paper.
Dull, slow-witted, clumsy, or inflexible in thought or action.
他的反应有些迟钝，没能及时理解我的意思。
His reaction was a bit slow, so he couldn't grasp my meaning in time.

Common Words and Phrases with 钝

1
dùn钝huà化
Passivation; the process of making a material, such as a metal or semiconductor, less reactive or more stable by forming a protective layer on its surface.
为了防止金属设备生锈，工程师们对其表面进行了钝化处理。
To prevent the metal equipment from rusting, engineers performed a passivation treatment on its surface.
2
dùn钝sè涩
Unsmooth; dull; sluggish; not fluent.
他的文章读起来有些钝涩，缺乏流畅性。
His articles read a bit dully and lack fluency.
3
dùn钝tài态
passivity, especially of metals, referring to a state of low chemical activity and resistance to corrosion.
不锈钢的抗腐蚀能力很大程度上归因于其表面形成的钝态膜
The corrosion resistance of stainless steel is largely attributed to the passive film formed on its surface.
4
dùn钝tóu头bǐ笔
A pen with a short and blunt nib; a stub pen.
他喜欢用钝头笔在卡片上写字，这样字体看起来更复古。
He likes to write on cards with a blunt-nib pen, making the handwriting look more retro.
5
dùn钝xiǎng响
a deep and dull sound
搬运工人不小心让箱子滑落，发出了一声沉重的钝响
The movers accidentally let the box slip, creating a heavy thud.
6
dùn钝zhì滞
Dull, sluggish; blunt (not sharp).
长时间不运动，他的身体变得有些钝滞。
After a long period of inactivity, his body became somewhat sluggish.
7
dùn钝zhòng重
Deep, loud, and heavy (especially of sound).
老旧机器运转时发出钝重的轰鸣声，震得地面都微微颤抖
The old machine emitted a dull, heavy roar as it ran, making the ground slightly tremble.
8
dùn钝zhuō拙
Awkward; clumsy; dull-witted.
他动作有些钝拙，不适合做精细的活
He is somewhat clumsy in his movements, making him unsuitable for delicate work.

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Questions about 钝

What does 钝 mean in Chinese?

钝 (dùn) means “Not sharp or keen” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 钝?

钝 is pronounced dùn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 钝 have?

钝 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 钝?

钝 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 钝?

The radical of 钝 is 钅, and 钝 is a phono-semantic compound.