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

Q: What does 逗 (dòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逗 (dòu) means "To tease / To stay / Amusing". with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逗 stroke by stroke?

逗 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 逗 and 迢?

逗 (dòu) and 迢 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 逗?

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

Q: What common words use 逗?

Common words containing 逗 include: 逗号 (dòu hào) — Comma; 逗人 (dòu rén) — Amusing / Funny; 逗留 (dòu liú) — To stay / To linger.

How to Write 逗

The character 逗 (dòu) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

逗 is pronounced dòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To tease / To stay / Amusing.

Common Words with 逗

逗号 dòu hào

Comma

逗人 dòu rén

Amusing / Funny

逗留 dòu liú

To stay / To linger

Example Sentences

这里需要一个逗号。

zhè lǐ xū yào yí gè dòu hào

A comma is needed here.

这个笑话很逗人。

zhè ge xiào huà hěn dòu rén

This joke is very amusing.

他在北京逗留了三天。

tā zài běi jīng dòu liú le sān tiān

He stayed in Beijing for three days.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 逗 (dòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逗

What does 逗 (dòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逗 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逗?

What common words use 逗?

How to Write 逗 (dòu)