妒 (dù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 妒 (dù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 妒 (dù) means "Jealous". with 7 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 妒 stroke by stroke?

妒 has 7 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 妒 and 奴?

妒 (dù) and 奴 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 妒?

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

Q: What common words use 妒?

Common words containing 妒 include: 嫉妒 (jí dù) — To be jealous; to envy.; 妒忌 (dù jì) — To be jealous of; 妒火 (dù huǒ) — Burning jealousy.

How to Write 妒

The character 妒 (dù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

妒 is pronounced dù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Jealous.

Common Words with 妒

嫉妒 jí dù

To be jealous; to envy.

妒忌 dù jì

To be jealous of

妒火 dù huǒ

Burning jealousy

Example Sentences

不要嫉妒别人。

bú yào jí dù bié rén

Don't be jealous of others.

他心里很妒忌。

tā xīn lǐ hěn dù jì

He was very jealous.

她心中燃起妒火。

tā xīn zhōng rán qǐ dù huǒ

Jealousy flared up in her heart.

Similar Characters

奴 nú

奶 nǎi

奸 jiān

Practice Writing 妒 (dù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 妒

What does 妒 (dù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 妒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 妒 and 奴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 妒?

What common words use 妒?

How to Write 妒 (dù)