Learn a Chinese Character - 杜

Chinese Character: (Dù - Birch-leaf Pear; Prevent)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Wood radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (Number of strokes: 7)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从木(树木),土声(tǔ,表音)。本义指杜梨(如"杜梨"),现指阻止(如"杜绝")(Phonetic-semantic character: "木" (wood) + "土" (phonetic). Originally meant "birch-leaf pear", now means "prevent".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin:(Fourth tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

Cuckoos sing in springtime. 杜鹃鸟在春天鸣叫。

Prevent data breaches. 杜绝数据泄露。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "木" (wood) + "土" (earth) → Tree roots prevent soil erosion. 组合“木”+“土”→ 树根防止水土流失。

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