COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 笃 is built
笃 can be remembered by breaking it into ⺮ + 马. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 笃 (dǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
serious (illness)
dǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǔ
笃
serious (illness)
Common words
dǔ
笃
serious (illness)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 笃
Say “dǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 笃
Common words and phrases
dǔ
serious (illness)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 笃?
笃 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 笃 (dǔ) mean?
笃 (dǔ) means serious (illness).
What is the radical of 笃?
The radical of 笃 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.