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

Q: What does 陡 (dǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陡 (dǒu) means "steep". with 9 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陡 stroke by stroke?

陡 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陡 and 邮?

陡 (dǒu) and 邮 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 陡?

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

Q: What common words use 陡?

Common words containing 陡 include: 陡峭 (dǒu qiào) — precipitous; 陡坡 (dǒu pō) — steep slope; 陡然 (dǒu rán) — suddenly.

How to Write 陡

The character 陡 (dǒu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陡 is pronounced dǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means steep.

Common Words with 陡

陡峭 dǒu qiào

precipitous

陡坡 dǒu pō

steep slope

陡然 dǒu rán

suddenly

Example Sentences

这座山很陡峭。

zhè zuò shān hěn dǒu qiào

This mountain is very steep.

前面有一个陡坡。

qián miàn yǒu yí gè dǒu pō

There is a steep slope ahead.

天气陡然变冷了。

tiān qì dǒu rán biàn lěng le

The weather suddenly turned cold.

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陡

What does 陡 (dǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陡 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陡?

What common words use 陡?

How to Write 陡 (dǒu)