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

Q: What does 犊 (dú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 犊 (dú) means "calf". with 12 strokes and the radical 牛.

Q: How do you write 犊 stroke by stroke?

犊 has 12 strokes. The radical is 牛. 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 犊 and 牸?

犊 (dú) and 牸 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 犊?

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

Q: What common words use 犊?

Common words containing 犊 include: 牛犊 (niú dú) — calf; 犊子 (dú zi) — calf; 初生牛犊 (chū shēng niú dú) — newborn calf (fearless).

How to Write 犊

The character 犊 (dú) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牛 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

犊 is pronounced dú in Mandarin Chinese. It means calf.

Common Words with 犊

牛犊 niú dú

calf

犊子 dú zi

calf

初生牛犊 chū shēng niú dú

newborn calf (fearless)

Example Sentences

小牛犊在草地上跑。

xiǎo niú dú zài cǎo dì shàng pǎo

The calf is running on the grass.

这是一头小犊子。

zhè shì yī tóu xiǎo dú zi

This is a small calf.

他像个初生牛犊。

tā xiàng gè chū shēng niú dú

He is like a newborn calf, fearless and bold.

Similar Characters

牸 zì

特 tè

牺 xī

Practice Writing 犊 (dú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 犊

What does 犊 (dú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 犊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 犊 and 牸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 犊?

What common words use 犊?

How to Write 犊 (dú)