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短 (duǎn): short

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HSK 3adjective

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: short
Characters: 1
Part of speech: adjective
HSK level: HSK 3
Strokes: 12
Radical: 矢
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

short
brief
to lack
weak point
fault
short (in length or duration)
weak point
fault

Chinese explanation

两点之间的距离小，跟“长”相对，可以形容长度、高度或时间
表示时间少或距离近
指人的身材矮
表示缺点、不足。

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Example sentences

This piece of clothing is too short.

He gave only a brief speech.

We are short of funds.

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

He sent me a text message.

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