How is 端 pronounced?

端 is pronounced “duān” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 端?

端 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How do you write 端?

Follow the stroke-order animation above; 端 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

HSK 6verbmeasure word

端

duān

端 (duān) means “end; extremity; item; port; to hold sth level with both hands; to carry; regular”. It is an HSK 6 Chinese character in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Stroke order

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Example

她小心翼翼地端着一盘热菜。

Tā duānzhe yī pán cài.

She is carrying a plate of food.

Words containing 端

弊端bì duānsystemic problem (sometimes refers specifically to corrupt practices)端午节duān wǔ jiéDragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month)端正duān zhèngupright; regular; proper 极端jí duānextreme 尖端jiān duānsharp pointed end; the tip; the cusp 争端zhēng duāndispute; controversy; conflict

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Frequently asked questions

What does 端 mean?: 端 (duān) means “end; extremity; item; port; to hold sth level with both hands; to carry; regular”. It is an HSK 6 word.
How is 端 pronounced?: 端 is pronounced “duān” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 端?: 端 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 端?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 端 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-05-27