Learn a Chinese Character - 抖

Chinese Character: (Dǒu - Shake; Tremble)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Hand radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (Number of strokes: 7)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从手(扌),斗声(dǒu,表音)。本义指振动(如"抖动"),现指颤抖(如"发抖")(Phonetic-semantic character: "扌" (hand) + "斗" (phonetic). Originally meant "vibrate", now means "tremble".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dǒu (Third tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

Her hands trembled with excitement. 她的手因激动而颤抖。

Shake the blanket to remove dust. 抖抖毯子去除灰尘。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "扌" (hand) + "斗" (fight) → Hand movement like fighting shakes objects. 组合“扌”+“斗”→ 像战斗般的手部抖动。

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