兜 (dōu) - pocket & bag

兜Tone 1

dōu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

兜 · dōu

pocket;

bag;

to wrap;

to move in a circle;

helmet;

to take responsibility for

pocketbagto wrap

Usage highlights

pockethelmetto circle aroundto take responsibilitybag bottomto solicit business

Synonyms

  • 袋— bag, sack
  • 包— bag, package
  • 盔— helmet

Antonyms

  • 露— to expose, reveal
  • 弃— to abandon, discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He put his hands in his pockets (把手插在兜里).
  • The motorcycle rider wore a helmet (戴着头盔).
  • She used her skirt to carry the apples (用裙子兜着苹果).
  • The eagle circled in the sky (鹰在空中兜圈子).

Collocations

  • pocket(兜儿)
  • helmet(头盔)
  • to circle around(兜圈子)
  • to take responsibility(兜着)
  • bag bottom(兜底)
  • to solicit business(兜售)

Idioms

  • Beating around the bush(兜圈子)
  • Take full responsibility(兜着走)
  • Reveal everything(兜底翻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a helmet in ancient bronze inscriptions, later extended to mean bag or pocket.
  • In modern usage, often refers to taking responsibility or bearing consequences.
  • The character structure resembles a person wearing a helmet with decorative elements.

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