蔸 (dōu) - Root & clump

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dōu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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蔸 · dōu

Root;

clump;

stump;

base of a plant;

used as a measure word for plants.

Rootclumpstump

Usage highlights

Tree stumpBamboo clumpPlant rootRoot systemStump removalSeedling clump

Synonyms

  • 根— root
  • 株— stump; individual plant
  • 丛— clump; cluster

Antonyms

  • 梢— tip; end of branch
  • 尖— point; tip

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer dug up the root (树蔸).
  • This is a clump of bamboo (一蔸竹子).
  • The tree stump was removed (树蔸被移走了).
  • He planted a clump of seedlings (他种了一蔸秧苗).

Collocations

  • Tree stump(树蔸)
  • Bamboo clump(竹蔸)
  • Plant root(禾蔸)
  • Root system(根蔸)
  • Stump removal(挖蔸)
  • Seedling clump(秧蔸)

Idioms

  • To uproot completely(连根拔蔸)
  • Sturdy and well-rooted(根深蔸固)
  • To transplant with the root ball(带蔸移栽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly in southern Chinese dialects.
  • Reflects the importance of plant cultivation and farming in Chinese culture.
  • Often appears in folk sayings related to farming and plant growth.

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