兠 (dōu) - An archaic variant of 兜 (dōu), meaning helmet, & also used in historical texts.

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兠 · dōu

An archaic variant of 兜 (dōu), meaning helmet, hood, or to wrap/carry in a piece of cloth;

also used in historical texts.

An archaic variant of 兜 (dōu), meaning helmet,also used in historical texts.

Usage highlights

HelmetTo pocket somethingTo go aroundChild's bibPocketTo take responsibility

Synonyms

  • 兜— helmet; to wrap; pocket

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldier wore a helmet (兜鍪).
  • She used her apron to carry the fruits (用围裙兜着水果).
  • This is an archaic character form (古字).

Collocations

  • Helmet(兜鍪)
  • To pocket something(兜着)
  • To go around(兜圈子)
  • Child's bib(兜兜)
  • Pocket(兜子)
  • To take responsibility(兜着)

Idioms

  • Wander around without a goal(兜兜转转)
  • Take full responsibility(全兜着)
  • Beat around the bush(兜圈子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a helmet or protective headgear in ancient times.
  • The character evolved to mean various forms of wrapping or containing.
  • The variant form 兠 is rarely used in modern contexts.

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