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单 (dān) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

单 (dān) is a Chinese word: single. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 单

形 xíng adjective

single

他买了一张单程票。

tā mǎi le yì zhāng dān chéng piào

He bought a one-way ticket.

副 fù adverb

only, solely

单靠努力是不够的。

dān kào nǔ lì shì bù gòu de

Relying only on effort is not enough.

名 míng noun

list, form, bill

请填这张单。

qǐng tián zhè zhāng dān

Please fill out this form.

量 liàng measure word

order (measure word for orders, transactions)

她点了一单外卖。

tā diǎn le yī dān wài mài

She ordered one order of takeout.

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Word breakdown

单 dān — single

Structure & writing
1 单 dān — simple; few in variety or category
单 is a component in 4 characters

单 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order