COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 斗
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A hand holding a measuring dipper
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How to Write 斗 (dòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dry measure for grain equal to ten 升[sheng1] or one-tenth of a 石[dan4]
dòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dòu
斗
dry measure for grain equal to ten 升[sheng1] or one-tenth of a 石[dan4]
Common words
fèn dòu
奋斗
to strive; to struggle
dòu zhēng
斗争
a struggle; fight; battle
zhàn dòu
战斗
to fight; to engage in combat; struggle; battle
bó dòu
搏斗
to wrestle; to fight; to struggle
dòu zhì
斗志
will to fight; fighting spirit
tài dòu
泰斗
(abbr. for 泰山北斗[Tai4 Shan1 Bei3 dou3]) distinguished figure; doyen; revered authority
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 斗
Say “dòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 斗
Common words and phrases
fèn dòu
to strive; to struggle
dòu zhēng
a struggle; fight; battle
zhàn dòu
to fight; to engage in combat; struggle; battle
bó dòu
to wrestle; to fight; to struggle
dòu zhì
will to fight; fighting spirit
tài dòu
(abbr. for 泰山北斗[Tai4 Shan1 Bei3 dou3]) distinguished figure; doyen; revered authority
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“斗”。
Zhège zì shì “dòu”.
This character is “斗”.
我正在学习“斗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dòu” zì.
I am learning the character “斗”.
请写一遍“斗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dòu”.
Please write “斗” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 斗?
斗 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 斗 (dòu) mean?
斗 (dòu) means dry measure for grain equal to ten 升[sheng1] or one-tenth of a 石[dan4].
What is the radical of 斗?
The radical of 斗 is 斗, associated with Not yet classified.