顿 Stroke Order — How to Write 顿
顿 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 页, 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.
顿 Radical and Character Components
顿 is a phono-semantic compound: 页 (head) carries the meaning, while 屯 indicates the sound.
Radical: 页 + 4 more strokes
顿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dùn
Meanings of 顿 in Chinese
1
dùn顿
a short stop or pause; to pause briefly
演讲者在关键的地方会停顿一下。
The speaker will pause briefly at key points.
Suddenly; immediately; all at once; to experience a sudden realization or enlightenment.
经过一番思考，她顿悟了问题的关键所在
After some thought, she suddenly realized the key to the problem.
To stamp one's foot; to pound.
他气得直顿脚，却又无可奈何.
He was so angry that he kept stamping his feet, yet there was nothing he could do.
To arrange, settle, or tidy up (as in '安顿' to settle down, or '整顿' to rectify/tidy up).
我们先安顿好行李再出去逛逛
Let's settle our luggage first, then go out for a stroll.
tired; fatigued; exhausted
经过长时间的工作，他感到身心困顿
After a long period of work, he felt physically and mentally exhausted.
In calligraphy, to press the brush down firmly and pause briefly, often at the beginning or end of a stroke, to create a distinct point or emphasize a turn.
写毛笔字时,每一笔的起笔和收笔都要顿一下
When writing calligraphy, one should press and pause briefly at the beginning and end of each stroke.
A measure word for meals; 'a meal' or 'a session of eating'.
我每天吃三顿饭。
I eat three meals a day.
Dull; not sharp (synonym for 钝).
这把刀子很顿，切不动肉。
This knife is very dull; it can't cut meat.
Common Words and Phrases with 顿
1
exhausted and corrupt
连年的旱灾使得这片土地顿弊不堪，庄稼颗粒无收
Years of drought have left this land severely depleted and ruined, resulting in no harvest.
2
To fall or tumble to the ground; to stumble and fall.
一个不小心，他在湿滑的地面上顿踣，手中的文件散落一地。
With a moment of carelessness, he stumbled and fell on the slippery ground, his documents scattering all over.
3
A setback, frustration, or delay; also, a pause and transition in rhythm or melody (cadence).
这位钢琴家的演奏充满了力量，每一个音符的顿挫都表达出深厚情感。
The pianist's performance was full of power, with every note's distinct rhythm and pause conveying deep emotion.
4
The upset (thickened) part of a metal rod or similar object, such as a bolt head.
工人仔细检查了螺栓头的顿锻部分，确保其尺寸和形状符合标准。
The worker carefully inspected the upset part of the bolt head, ensuring its size and shape met the standards.
5
A Chinese punctuation mark (、) used to separate coordinated words or short phrases in a list.
我喜欢吃苹果、香蕉、橘子和葡萄。
I like to eat apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes.
6
The Don River, a major river in Southern Russia.
顿河沿岸的景色非常迷人，吸引了许多游客。
The scenery along the Don River is very charming, attracting many tourists.
7
apostrophe
诗人在他的诗中运用了顿呼的修辞手法，直接向逝去的爱人倾诉。
The poet used the rhetorical device of apostrophe in his poem, directly addressing his deceased beloved.
8
immediately; at once
接到紧急通知后，所有员工顿即放下手头工作，前往会议室集合。
Upon receiving the urgent notice, all employees immediately put down their current work and headed to the meeting room to gather.
9
suddenly see the light; become enlightened at once
经过老师的耐心指导，他终于对这道难题顿开茅塞，找到了解决办法。
After the teacher's patient guidance, he finally had an epiphany about this difficult problem and found a solution.
10
Temporarily; for a moment; immediately; at once.
雨下得很大，我们顿刻躲到屋檐下避雨。
It was raining heavily, so we temporarily took shelter under the eaves.
11
to be rendered speechless; to have nothing to say in reply
听到这个突如其来的消息，他顿口无言，半天没缓过神来。
Upon hearing the sudden news, he was instantly speechless and took a long time to regain his composure.
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14
To kowtow; often used as a respectful closing in letters or cards.
学生在此顿首，拜谢老师的谆谆教诲。
The student bows his head in profound gratitude for the teacher's earnest teachings.
15
A sudden realization or moment of profound understanding/enlightenment, often spiritual (satori).
经过长时间的思考，他终于顿悟了问题的关键
After a long period of contemplation, he finally had an epiphany about the crux of the problem.
16
suddenly disappear
听到这个好消息，他心中的所有担忧顿消
Upon hearing the good news, all his worries instantly vanished from his mind.
More words with 顿
- kùn困dùn顿weary, exhausted
- tíng停dùn顿a pause or a stop.
- zhěng整dùn顿reorganize, rectify
- ān安dùn顿settle, settle down
- láo劳dùn顿fatigued; exhausted; wearied
- niú牛dùn顿Newton
- wěi委dùn顿Tired, weary, or exhausted.
- jì寄dùn顿Lodge, Stay
- léi羸dùn顿thin and exhausted
- pí疲dùn顿fatigued; tired and weary
- wěi萎dùn顿tired; dispirited; exhausted
- yī猗dùn顿Yi Dun
- fá乏dùn顿tired; fatigued
- mào冒dùn顿Modu Chanyu, Modu
- yí一dùn顿a meal, a beating
- shuǎi甩shǒu手dùn顿jiǎo脚stamp one's feet and fling one's arms, gesticulate angrily
- chī吃dùn顿fàn饭have a meal, dine
- dùn顿jiǎo脚stamp one's foot, stomp one's foot
- dùn顿jué觉suddenly felt, instantly felt
- dùn顿shēng生suddenly feel, instantly feel
Idioms with 顿
- dùn顿zú足bù不qián前halt and hesitate, unwilling to move forward
- dùn顿zú足chuí捶xiōng胸stamp feet and beat chest in grief or rage
- dùn顿zú足cuō搓shǒu手to show great anxiety, regret, or impatience
- ān鞍mǎ马láo劳dùn顿worn out from a long journey
- bǎo饱cān餐yī一dùn顿have a hearty meal
- chuí捶xiōng胸dùn顿jiǎo脚beat chest and stamp feet in sorrow
- chuí捶xiōng胸dùn顿zú足beat chest and stomp feet in grief
- cuō搓shǒu手dùn顿jiǎo脚anxious and impatient
- cuō搓shǒu手dùn顿zú足fret and worry impatiently
- huò豁rán然dùn顿wù悟suddenly achieve complete understanding
- máo茅sè塞dùn顿kāi开suddenly enlightened
- yáo摇shǒu首dùn顿zú足express great regret or vexation
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Open the tool →Questions about 顿
What does 顿 mean in Chinese?
顿 (dùn) means “a short stop or pause” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 顿?
顿 is pronounced dùn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 顿 have?
顿 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 顿?
顿 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 页. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 顿?
The radical of 顿 is 页, and 顿 is a phono-semantic compound.