锻(duàn)

HSK 414 strokesTrad. 鍛

to forge

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Character information

Pinyin
duàn
Meaning
to forge; to discipline; wrought
Strokes
14
HSK level
HSK 4
Traditional
鍛

Origin & structure

Where 锻 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰钅段

In this compound, the meaning comes from 钅 (metal); 段 supplies the sound.

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

Made of

钅jīn段duàn

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write 锻 step by step

14 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 锻

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

duàn锻liàn炼
HSK 4

to toughen; to temper; to engage in physical exercise; to work out; (fig.) …

Open 锻炼 page →
duàn锻zào造

to forge (metal); forging

Open 锻造 page →
duàn锻tiě铁

wrought iron

Open 锻铁 page →
duàn锻dǎ打

to forge (metal)

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丈与严临之乎亚企

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炼造铁打

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