Learn a Chinese Character - 斗

Chinese Character: (Dǒu - Dipper | Dòu - Fight)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Dipper radical)

Stroke Count: 4 (Number of strokes: 4)

Structure Analysis: 象形字,像古代量器或两人争斗。本义指量具(如"北斗"),现指斗争(如"斗争")(Pictogram: Depicts ancient measuring tool or fighting. Originally meant "dipper", now means "conflict".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dǒu/Dòu (Third tone - Dipper | Fourth tone - Fight)

3. Meaning

Dǒu (third tone): Dipper (as in the Big Dipper constellation); measure; container.

Dòu (fourth tone): To fight; to struggle; to compete; to contend.

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The Big Dipper guides travelers at night. 北斗星在夜晚为旅人指引方向。

The workers are fighting for their rights. 工人们正在为权利而斗争。

8. Memory Tips

Shape resembles two people fighting. 形状像两个人在争斗。

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