COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杜 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 土 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 杜 (dù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
birchleaf pear (tree)
dùTone 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
dù
杜
birchleaf pear (tree)
Common words
dù jué
杜绝
to put an end to
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 杜
Say “dù” 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 杜
Common words and phrases
dù jué
to put an end to
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“杜”。
Zhège zì shì “dù”.
This character is “杜”.
我正在学习“杜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dù” zì.
I am learning the character “杜”.
请写一遍“杜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dù”.
Please write “杜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杜?
杜 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 杜 (dù) mean?
杜 (dù) means birchleaf pear (tree).
What is the radical of 杜?
The radical of 杜 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.