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

Q: What does 铎 (duó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铎 (duó) means "Large bell (ancient instrument)". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铎 stroke by stroke?

铎 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铎 and 钍?

铎 (duó) and 钍 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 铎?

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

Q: What common words use 铎?

Common words containing 铎 include: 木铎 (mù duó) — Wooden-clapper bell; 铎声 (duó shēng) — The sound of a bell; 铃铎 (líng duó) — clapper bell.

How to Write 铎

The character 铎 (duó) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

铎 is pronounced duó in Mandarin Chinese. It means Large bell (ancient instrument).

Common Words with 铎

木铎 mù duó

Wooden-clapper bell

铎声 duó shēng

The sound of a bell

铃铎 líng duó

clapper bell

Example Sentences

古代有木铎。

gǔ dài yǒu mù duó

There were wooden-clapper bells in ancient times.

我听到了铎声。

wǒ tīng dào le duó shēng

I heard the sound of a large bell.

庙里挂着铃铎。

miào lǐ guà zhe líng duó

Bells are hanging in the temple.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 铎 (duó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铎

What does 铎 (duó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铎 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铎?

What common words use 铎?

How to Write 铎 (duó)