踱 (duó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 踱 (duó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 踱 (duó) means "to pace; to stroll". with 16 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踱 stroke by stroke?

踱 has 16 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踱 and 䠀?

踱 (duó) and 䠀 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 踱?

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

Q: What common words use 踱?

Common words containing 踱 include: 踱步 (duó bù) — to pace; to take a stroll; 踱来踱去 (duó lái duó qù) — to pace back and forth; 慢踱 (màn duó) — to stroll; to pace slowly.

How to Write 踱

The character 踱 (duó) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

踱 is pronounced duó in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pace; to stroll.

Common Words with 踱

踱步 duó bù

to pace; to take a stroll

踱来踱去 duó lái duó qù

to pace back and forth

慢踱 màn duó

to stroll; to pace slowly

Example Sentences

他在房间里踱步。

tā zài fáng jiān lǐ duó bù

He is pacing in the room.

别在门口踱来踱去。

bié zài mén kǒu duó lái duó qù

Don't pace back and forth at the door.

他在公园慢踱。

tā zài gōng yuán màn duó

He is strolling slowly in the park.

Similar Characters

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踱

What does 踱 (duó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踱 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踱?

What common words use 踱?

How to Write 踱 (duó)