鈄 (dǒu) - Dǒu — a Chinese surname & also refers to a wine dipper or ladle.

鈄Tone 3

dǒu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈄 · dǒu

Dǒu — a Chinese surname;

also refers to a wine dipper or ladle.

Dǒu — a Chinese surnamealso refers to a wine dipper or ladle.

Usage highlights

Surname DouWine dipperDou familyDou ancestor

Synonyms

  • 斗— dipper, measure (more common character for similar meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Dou (姓鈄).
  • The ancient wine ladle was called a dou (酒鈄).
  • This character is rare in modern usage (鈄字).

Collocations

  • Surname Dou(鈄姓)
  • Wine dipper(酒鈄)
  • Dou family(鈄氏)
  • Dou ancestor(鈄祖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a surname in Chinese culture with limited other usage.
  • The character's radical 金 (metal) suggests historical connection to metal implements.
  • Considered a rare surname with limited distribution in modern China.

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