毒 (dú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 毒 (dú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 毒 (dú) means "Poison / Toxic". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 母.

Q: How do you write 毒 stroke by stroke?

毒 has 9 strokes. The radical is 母. 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 毒 and 每?

毒 (dú) and 每 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 毒?

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

Q: What common words use 毒?

Common words containing 毒 include: 病毒 (bìng dú) — virus; 中毒 (zhòng dú) — Poisoning; to be poisoned; 毒品 (dú pǐn) — Drugs / Narcotics.

How to Write 毒

The character 毒 (dú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 母 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

毒 is pronounced dú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Poison / Toxic.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 毒 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 毒

病毒 bìng dú

virus

中毒 zhòng dú

Poisoning; to be poisoned

毒品 dú pǐn

Drugs / Narcotics

Example Sentences

这种病毒传染很快。

zhè zhǒng bìng dú chuán rǎn hěn kuài

This virus spreads very quickly.

他食物中毒了。

tā shí wù zhòng dú le

He got food poisoning.

我们要远离毒品。

wǒ men yào yuǎn lí dú pǐn

We must stay away from drugs.

Similar Characters

每 měi

Practice Writing 毒 (dú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 毒

What does 毒 (dú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 毒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 毒 and 每?

What mistakes do learners make writing 毒?

What common words use 毒?

How to Write 毒 (dú)