Chinese Character: 朵 (Duǒ - Flower; Measure Word)
1. Character Basics
Radical: 木 (Tree radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (Number of strokes: 6)
Structure Analysis: 象形字，像花朵下垂的形状。本义指花朵（如"花朵"），现多作量词（如"一朵花"）(Pictogram: Resembles a hanging flower. Originally meant "flower", now mainly used as measure word.)
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Duǒ (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Main meanings: Flower (noun); Measure word for flowers, clouds, etc. 主要含义：花朵（名词）；用于花、云等的量词。
4. Common Words
- 花朵 (huā duǒ) Flower
- 云朵 (yún duǒ) Cloud
- 一朵 (yī duǒ) A flower/cloud
- 朵颐 (duǒ yí) Enjoy a meal
5. Grammar & Usage
Mostly used as a measure word for small, round objects (flowers, clouds). 多作量词，用于小而圆的物体（花、云等）。
6. Cultural Background
Related to floral culture: "朵" often appears in poems describing spring scenery. 与花卉文化相关："朵"常见于描写春日景色的诗句中。
7. Example Sentence
A red flower blooms in the garden. 花园里绽放着一朵红花。
White clouds float in the sky. 天空中飘着朵朵白云。
8. Memory Tips
Imagine a flower hanging down with its petals open. 想象一朵花朵下垂，花瓣展开的样子。