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朵

duǒ
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Measure word Common

Definitions

  1. 1. flower
  2. 2. earlobe
  3. 3. fig. item on both sides
  4. 4. classifier for flowers, clouds etc

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Stroke order

6 strokes

Usage notes

Collocations

Typically used with 花 (flowers) and 云 (clouds), e.g., 一朵花 (a flower), 几朵云 (several clouds).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 朵 with 支 (for long thin objects) or 束 (for a bunch); 朵 is specifically for blossom-like or cloud-like clusters.

Example Sentences

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这 朵 花的花瓣很漂亮。
The petals of this flower are very beautiful.
这 朵 花 朵 很美丽。
This flower is very beautiful.
那 朵 百合很香。
That lily is very fragrant.
他掐了一 朵 花。
He pinched off a flower.
她在刺绣一 朵 花。
She is embroidering a flower.

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