Memory phrase for the character: 钝


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Meaning blunt (i.e. knife), stupid

Pronunciation

dùn

Explanation

Left: metal 钅/, right: barracks (On fertile ground, where growing shoots pierced the ground they built a barracks.)

Mnemonic


 
(Due to the constant use) The metal in the barracks becomes blunt.

Radicals

gold, metalThis radical is always on the left side of a character.
barracksbarracks, to station (soldiers), village
lighting rodThe use of this component is not consistent. From the character for electricity comes the meaning "lightning rod". Also other explanations are used such as "hook" or "kneeling person".
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 Vocabulary

钝角 dùn jiǎo  obtuse angle
迟钝 chí dùn  slow (witted); stupid
鲁钝 lǔ dùn  stupid; slow on the uptake
鲁钝 lǔ dùn  


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