隯 (dǎo) - Islet, small island & used in place names.

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dǎo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

隯 · dǎo

Islet, small island;

used in place names.

Islet, small islandused in place names.

Usage highlights

Small islandRocky isletOffshore isletUninhabited islet

Synonyms

  • 岛— island
  • 屿— small island

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The small island (隯) is uninhabited.
  • We sailed past the islet (隯).
  • This area is known for its many small islands (隯).

Collocations

  • Small island(隯)
  • Rocky islet(隯)
  • Offshore islet(隯)
  • Uninhabited islet(隯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical contexts to denote small landforms in bodies of water.
  • Appears in historical texts and maps for specific locations.

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