Memory phrase for the Kanji: 寸


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Meaning a unit of length, inch, thumb

Pronunciation

cùn

Explanation

Originally a hand with a pulse; re-interpreted as a: "skillful hand"

Mnemonic


 
From the pulse to the hand it is one Cùn (3,03 cm).

Radicals

skillful handImage of a hand forearm and pulse . It was originally also the distance of one inch (Length: 1 ts'wun = 3.72 cm) from the hand's palm to the pulse. This also stood for a small amount. In the mnemonic, it is used as "skillful hand".
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 Vocabulary

 尺寸  chǐ cun  size; dimension; measurement
 尺寸  chǐ cun  

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