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

Q: What does 读 (dú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 读 (dú) means "To read; to study". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 读 stroke by stroke?

读 has 10 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 读 and 诓?

读 (dú) and 诓 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 读?

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

Q: What common words use 读?

Common words containing 读 include: 读书 (dú shū) — To read; to study; 阅读 (yuè dú) — to read; reading; 读音 (dú yīn) — Pronunciation.

How to Write 读

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

读 is pronounced dú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To read; to study.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 读 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 读

读书 dú shū

To read; to study

阅读 yuè dú

to read; reading

读音 dú yīn

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

我喜欢在图书馆读书。

wǒ xǐ huān zài tú shū guǎn dú shū

I like studying in the library.

每天阅读很有好处。

měi tiān yuè dú hěn yǒu hǎo chù

Reading every day is very beneficial.

这个字的读音是什么？

zhè ge zì de dú yīn shì shén me

What is the pronunciation of this character?

Similar Characters

诓 kuāng

诔 lěi

试 shì

Practice Writing 读 (dú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 读

What does 读 (dú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 读 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 读 and 诓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 读?

What common words use 读?

How to Write 读 (dú)