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

Q: What does 窦 (dòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窦 (dòu) means "hole / sinus / cavity". with 13 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窦 stroke by stroke?

窦 has 13 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窦 and 窑?

窦 (dòu) and 窑 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 窦?

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

Q: What common words use 窦?

Common words containing 窦 include: 疑窦 (yí dòu) — Grounds for suspicion; a suspicious point; 鼻窦 (bí dòu) — Nasal sinus; 窦道 (dòu dào) — sinus tract (medical).

How to Write 窦

The character 窦 (dòu) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

窦 is pronounced dòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means hole / sinus / cavity.

Common Words with 窦

疑窦 yí dòu

Grounds for suspicion; a suspicious point

鼻窦 bí dòu

Nasal sinus

窦道 dòu dào

sinus tract (medical)

Example Sentences

这件事让人产生疑窦。

zhè jiàn shì ràng rén chǎn shēng yí dòu

This matter raises suspicions.

他的鼻窦有点发炎。

tā de bí dòu yǒu diǎn fā yán

His sinuses are a bit inflamed.

医生检查了窦道。

yī shēng jiǎn chá le dòu dào

The doctor examined the sinus tract.

Similar Characters

窑 yáo

窒 zhì

窕 tiǎo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窦

What does 窦 (dòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窦 and 窑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窦?

What common words use 窦?

How to Write 窦 (dòu)