督 (dū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 督 (dū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 督 (dū) means "To supervise.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 督 stroke by stroke?

督 has 13 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 督 and 眦?

督 (dū) and 眦 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 督?

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

Q: What common words use 督?

Common words containing 督 include: 监督 (jiān dū) — to supervise / supervision; 督促 (dū cù) — To urge.; 总督 (zǒng dū) — Governor-general.

How to Write 督

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

督 is pronounced dū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To supervise..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 督 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 督

监督 jiān dū

to supervise / supervision

督促 dū cù

To urge.

总督 zǒng dū

Governor-general

Example Sentences

父母监督我学习。

fù mǔ jiān dū wǒ xué xí

My parents supervise my studies.

老师督促我们。

lǎo shī dū cù wǒ men

The teacher urges us.

他是这里的总督。

tā shì zhè lǐ de zǒng dū

He is the governor-general here.

Similar Characters

眦 zì

眭 suī

眯 mī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 督

What does 督 (dū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 督 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 督 and 眦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 督?

What common words use 督?

How to Write 督 (dū)