COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 都 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (city) suggests the meaning, while 者 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 都 (dōu) — all & Chinese Stroke Order
all; both; entirely
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dōu / dū
都
all; both; entirely
Common words
quán dōu
全都
all; without exception
shǒu dū
首都
capital (city)
dà dōu
大都
for the most part; on the whole; also pr. [da4 du1]
dū shì
都市
city; metropolis
dōu huì
都会
city; metropolis
dōu
都
all; both; entirely; (used for emphasis) even; already; (not) at all
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
都
都
都
都
都
都
都
都
LEARNING TIP
Remember 都
Say “dōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 都
Common words and phrases
quán dōu
all; without exception
shǒu dū
capital (city)
dà dōu
for the most part; on the whole; also pr. [da4 du1]
dū shì
city; metropolis
dōu huì
city; metropolis
dōu
all; both; entirely; (used for emphasis) even; already; (not) at all
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 都?
都 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 都 (dōu) mean?
都 (dōu) means all; both; entirely.
What is the radical of 都?
The radical of 都 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.