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逗
Old HSK 5

逗 (dòu) · to tease

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逗 (dòu) means “to tease”. It is made of 辶 + 豆 and has 10 strokes, and is an old HSK 5 word (HSK 2.0).

Break 逗 into its parts

What 逗 is made of

逗 stroke order

逗 stroke order diagram: 10 strokes, numbered in writing order
逗 is written with 10 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences

他很会逗孩子笑。Tā hěn huì dòu háizi xiào.He is good at making kids laugh.
这个故事真逗。Zhège gùshi zhēn dòu.This story is really funny.

Also built with 辶

Quick facts

Pinyindòu
Meaningto tease; to amuse; funny
Strokes10
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HSKOld HSK 5

Questions about 逗

What does 逗 mean?

逗 (dòu) means “to tease; to amuse; funny”.

How many strokes does 逗 have?

逗 has 10 strokes.

What parts make up 逗?

逗 is made of 辶 (walking, moving) and 豆 (beans).

Which HSK level is 逗?

逗 is in Old HSK 5.

Learn 逗 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 5 · Group 23: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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