COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 犢 is built
Traditional etymology note: To sacrifice 賣 a calf 牛
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How to Write 犢 (dú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
calf; sacrificial lamb
dúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 19 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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calf; sacrificial lamb
Common words
dú
犢
calf; sacrificial lamb
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 犢
Say “dú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 19 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 犢
Common words and phrases
dú
calf; sacrificial lamb
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 犢?
犢 is written with 19 strokes.
What does 犢 (dú) mean?
犢 (dú) means calf; sacrificial lamb.
What is the radical of 犢?
The radical of 犢 is 牛, associated with Not yet classified.