Learn a Chinese Character - 堵

Chinese Character: (Dǔ - Block; Clog)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Earth radical)

Stroke Count: 11 (Number of strokes: 11)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从土(地面),者声(zhě,表音)。本义指堵塞(如"堵车"),现指阻挡(如"堵塞")(Phonetic-semantic character: "土" (earth) + "者" (phonetic). Originally meant "block", now means "obstruct".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin:(Third tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

Traffic jams occur during rush hours. 高峰时段会发生堵车。

Clear the blocked drain. 清理堵塞的下水道。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "土" (earth) + "者" (person) → People building earthen barriers. 组合“土”+“者”→ 人们用土建造障碍物。

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