枓 (dǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 枓 (dǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枓 (dǒu) means "square block (in architecture)". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枓 stroke by stroke?

枓 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 枓 and 朱?

枓 (dǒu) and 朱 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 枓?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 枓?

Common words containing 枓 include: 枓栱 (dǒu gǒng) — Dougong (traditional Chinese bracket set); 枓子 (dǒu zi) — square block (architectural component); 枓枅 (dǒu jī) — lintel; architrave.

How to Write 枓

The character 枓 (dǒu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枓 is pronounced dǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means square block (in architecture).

Common Words with 枓

枓栱 dǒu gǒng

Dougong (traditional Chinese bracket set)

枓子 dǒu zi

square block (architectural component)

枓枅 dǒu jī

lintel; architrave

Example Sentences

这个古建筑有枓栱。

zhè ge gǔ jiàn zhù yǒu dǒu gǒng

This ancient building has bracket sets.

这是一个木枓子。

zhè shì yí gè mù dǒu zi

This is a wooden ladle.

枓枅是建筑零件。

dǒu jī shì jiàn zhù líng jiàn

The lintel is a building component.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枓

What does 枓 (dǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枓 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枓?

What common words use 枓?

How to Write 枓 (dǒu)