舵 (duò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 舵 (duò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舵 (duò) means "Rudder". with 11 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舵 stroke by stroke?

舵 has 11 strokes. The radical is 舟. 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 舵 and 舡?

舵 (duò) and 舡 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 舵?

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

Q: What common words use 舵?

Common words containing 舵 include: 舵手 (duò shǒu) — Helmsman; 掌舵 (zhǎng duò) — to steer or be at the helm; 舵轮 (duò lún) — Steering wheel.

How to Write 舵

The character 舵 (duò) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 舟 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

舵 is pronounced duò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rudder.

Common Words with 舵

舵手 duò shǒu

Helmsman

掌舵 zhǎng duò

to steer or be at the helm

舵轮 duò lún

Steering wheel

Example Sentences

舵手正在开车。

duò shǒu zhèng zài kāi chē

The helmsman is steering the ship.

船长在掌舵。

chuán zhǎng zài zhǎng duò

The captain is at the helm.

他握紧了舵轮。

tā wò jǐn le duò lún

He gripped the steering wheel tightly.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

Practice Writing 舵 (duò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舵

What does 舵 (duò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舵 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舵?

What common words use 舵?

How to Write 舵 (duò)