How to Write 朵 (duǒ)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 朵
The character 朵 (Traditional: 朵) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Classifier for flowers". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 6-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Body, Shapes & Classifiers, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 朵 is built on the radical Mù (Wood), 75. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A pictograph of a tree with something hanging from its branches, originally representing flowers or fruit.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 花园里开满了美丽的花朵。
huāyuán lǐ kāimǎnle měilì de huāduǒ.
Traditional: 花園裡開滿了美麗的花朵。
faa1 jyun4 lei5 hoi1 mun5 liu5 mei5 lai6 dik1 faa1 do2.
"The garden is full of beautiful flowers."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as duǒ. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is do2. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
What is the meaning of '朵'?
Other Characters in Level 2 Unit 6
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