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

Q: What does 杜 (dù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杜 (dù) means "to prevent; surname Du". with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杜 stroke by stroke?

杜 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杜 and 未?

杜 (dù) and 未 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 杜?

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

Q: What common words use 杜?

Common words containing 杜 include: 杜绝 (dù jué) — to put an end to; to eliminate; 杜鹃 (dù juān) — cuckoo; azalea; 杜先生 (dù xiān shēng) — Mr. Du.

How to Write 杜

The character 杜 (dù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

杜 is pronounced dù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to prevent; surname Du.

Common Words with 杜

杜绝 dù jué

to put an end to; to eliminate

杜鹃 dù juān

cuckoo; azalea

杜先生 dù xiān shēng

Mr. Du

Example Sentences

我们要杜绝浪费。

wǒ men yào dù jué làng fèi

We must put an end to waste.

杜鹃花开得很红。

dù juān huā kāi dé hěn hóng

The azaleas are blooming bright red.

杜先生在楼下等你。

dù xiān shēng zài lóu xià děng nǐ

Mr. Du is waiting for you downstairs.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

Practice Writing 杜 (dù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杜

What does 杜 (dù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杜 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杜?

What common words use 杜?

How to Write 杜 (dù)