WHOLE CHARACTER
短
short (length, time); shortcoming; weak point; to lack; to be short of
短 joins the arrow radical with 豆: short messages (短信), and honest 短处 — your shortcomings.
ZDIC: 形声，从矢、豆声.
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短
short (length, time); shortcoming; weak point; to lack; to be short of
短 joins the arrow radical with 豆: short messages (短信), and honest 短处 — your shortcomings.
GF0025–2021 character list · 二级One character pageAll readings and linked senses stay together.
WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
left / right
ZDIC: 形声，从矢、豆声.
MEANING: THE ARROW RADICAL
矢
arrow
Standalone meaning is kept separate from its named role in 医.
In 短: meaning: the arrow radical Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
OLD SOUND SIDE: 豆 (DÒU)
豆
Notice this part of the shape; it is not taught as a separate word in this lesson.
In 短: old sound side: 豆 (dòu) A sound hint only: today duǎn keeps just the d- of dòu.
Tone 3
- short (length, time)
- shortcoming; weak point
- to lack; to be short of
- 短信text message
- 短处weak point
- 短缺in short supply
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