痘 (dòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 痘 (dòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痘 (dòu) means "pimple; smallpox". with 12 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痘 stroke by stroke?

痘 has 12 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痘 and 疰?

痘 (dòu) and 疰 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 痘?

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

Q: What common words use 痘?

Common words containing 痘 include: 痘痘 (dòu dòu) — pimple; acne; 青春痘 (qīng chūn dòu) — acne; pimples; 水痘 (shuǐ dòu) — Chickenpox.

How to Write 痘

The character 痘 (dòu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

痘 is pronounced dòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means pimple; smallpox.

Common Words with 痘

痘痘 dòu dòu

pimple; acne

青春痘 qīng chūn dòu

acne; pimples

水痘 shuǐ dòu

Chickenpox

Example Sentences

我脸上长了痘痘。

wǒ liǎn shàng zhǎng le dòu dòu

I have pimples on my face.

很多年轻人长青春痘。

hěn duō nián qīng rén cháng qīng chūn dòu

Many young people get acne.

他小时候得过水痘。

tā xiǎo shí hòu dé guò shuǐ dòu

He had chickenpox when he was a child.

Similar Characters

疰 zhù

疱 pào

疲 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痘

What does 痘 (dòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痘 and 疰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痘?

What common words use 痘?

How to Write 痘 (dòu)