COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 豆 is built
Traditional etymology note: An old serving dish 口 on a stand with a lid 一
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How to Write 豆 (dòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
legume; pulse; bean; pea (CL:顆[ke1],粒[li4])
dòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dòu
豆
legume; pulse; bean; pea (CL:顆[ke1],粒[li4])
Common words
dòu fu
豆腐
tofu; bean curd
dòu jiāng
豆浆
soy milk
tǔ dòu
土豆
potato (CL:個|个[ge4]); (Tw) peanut (CL:顆|颗[ke1])
dòu zǐ
豆子
bean; pea
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 豆
Say “dòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 豆
Common words and phrases
dòu fu
tofu; bean curd
dòu jiāng
soy milk
tǔ dòu
potato (CL:個|个[ge4]); (Tw) peanut (CL:顆|颗[ke1])
dòu zǐ
bean; pea
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“豆”。
Zhège zì shì “dòu”.
This character is “豆”.
我正在学习“豆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dòu” zì.
I am learning the character “豆”.
请写一遍“豆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dòu”.
Please write “豆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 豆?
豆 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 豆 (dòu) mean?
豆 (dòu) means legume; pulse; bean; pea (CL:顆[ke1],粒[li4]).
What is the radical of 豆?
The radical of 豆 is 豆, associated with Not yet classified.