(duàn)

13 strokes

to calcine

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Character information

Pinyin
duàn
Meaning
to calcine; variant of 锻
Strokes
13
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰火段

In this compound, the meaning comes from (fire); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

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How to write step by step

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

ànduàn

sealed pot calcination (TCM)

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duànshāo

to calcine (purify by heating)

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duàn

forge; fig. extremely hot environment

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