兜
Character
a pocket for holding things in clothes (as in 裤兜)
Meaning
dōu
dou1- a pocket for holding things in clothes (as in 裤兜)
- to ride or drive around slowly for fun (as in 兜风)
- to move or talk in circles, avoiding the main point (as in 兜圈子)
Examples
我们去外面兜风吧。
wǒ men qù wài miàn dōu fēng ba
Let's go out for a ride.
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我的钱包在兜里。
wǒ de qián bāo zài dōu lǐ
My wallet is in my pocket.
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他说话总爱兜圈子。
tā shuō huà zǒng ài dōu quān zi
He always likes to beat around the bush when talking.
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Stroke order
All 11 strokes
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Practice writing 兜
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Words with 兜
See all 27 →兜儿dōu rpocket; the small bag in clothes for holding money or keysWordHSK 7–9兜售dōu shòuto go around selling things on the streetWordHSK 7–9兜兜dōu douan undergarment covering chest and abdomenWord兜卖dōu màito peddleWord兜头dōu tóufull in the faceWord兜帽dōu màohoodWord兜底dōu dǐto provide a safety netWord兜抄dōu chāoto close in from the rear and flanks; to surround and attack; to mop up (remnant enemy troops)Word兜捕dōu bǔto round up (fugitives)Word兜揽dōu lǎnto canvas (for customers)Word兜翻dōu fānto exposeWord兜肚dōu duundergarment covering the chest and abdomenWord