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CHINESE CHARACTER

dūn

敦

敦

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honest; urge

Numbered pinyin
dun1
English meanings
honest; sincere; to urge; to press

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    tā他wéirén为人dūnhòu敦厚。

    He is honest and kind.

  2. 02

    lǎoshī老师dūncù敦促xuésheng学生fùxí复习。

    The teacher urged the students to review.

Explore words connected to this character.

  • 敦厚
  • 敦促
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