Learn a Chinese Character - 寸 (cùn, Inch)

1. Character Basics 汉字基本信息

Radical: 一 (Horizontal Line) 部首：一

Stroke Count: 3 笔画数：3

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: cùn 拼音：cùn

3. Meaning 含义

Inch; a unit of length; a very short distance or time 寸；长度单位；极短的距离或时间

4. Common Words 常用词汇

尺寸 (chǐ cùn, Size) 尺寸：物体的大小
寸步 (cùn bù, A single step) 寸步：极短的距离

5. Grammar & Usage 语法用法

As a measure word, it is often used in combination with other words to express length or size. For example, "一寸照片" (a one-inch photo). 作为量词，常与其他词组合表示长度或大小。例如，“一寸照片”（一张一寸的照片）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In traditional Chinese culture, the inch is not only a unit of measurement but also has symbolic meanings, such as "一寸光阴一寸金" (An inch of time is an inch of gold), emphasizing the preciousness of time. 在中国传统文化中，寸不仅是一种度量单位，还具有象征意义，如“一寸光阴一寸金”，强调时间的宝贵。

7. Example Sentence 例句

这根绳子有一尺三寸长。 (This rope is one foot and three inches long.) 这根绳子有一尺三寸长。

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can associate the character "寸" with the shape of a hand with the index finger extended, which is about one inch long. This can help you remember the character and its meaning. 你可以将“寸”字与伸出食指的手的形状联系起来，食指的长度大约为一寸。这样可以帮助你记住这个字及其含义。