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

Q: What does 黩 (dú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 黩 (dú) means "To abuse; to blacken; to defile". with 20 strokes and the radical 黑.

Q: How do you write 黩 stroke by stroke?

黩 has 20 strokes. The radical is 黑. 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 黩 and 黟?

黩 (dú) and 黟 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 黩?

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

Q: What common words use 黩?

Common words containing 黩 include: 穷兵黩武 (qióng bīng dú wǔ) — To use all one's military might / militaristic; 黩职 (dú zhí) — Malpractice; dereliction of duty; 黩货 (dú huò) — To be greedy for bribes; corruption.

How to Write 黩

The character 黩 (dú) is written with 20 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 黑 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

黩 is pronounced dú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To abuse; to blacken; to defile.

Common Words with 黩

穷兵黩武 qióng bīng dú wǔ

To use all one's military might / militaristic

黩职 dú zhí

Malpractice; dereliction of duty

黩货 dú huò

To be greedy for bribes; corruption

Example Sentences

那个国家穷兵黩武。

nà ge guó jiā qióng bīng dú wǔ

That country is militaristic and aggressive.

他因为黩职被处罚。

tā yīn wèi dú zhí bèi chǔ fá

He was punished for malpractice in office.

他因为黩货被抓了。

tā yīn wèi dú huò bèi zhuā le

He was arrested for corruption and bribery.

Similar Characters

黟 yī

黠 xiá

黢 qū

Practice Writing 黩 (dú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 黩

What does 黩 (dú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 黩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 黩 and 黟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 黩?

What common words use 黩?

How to Write 黩 (dú)