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March 24, 2026
哆duō(duo1)
The character 哆 (duō) primarily means to quiver or tremble, often used to describe a physical reaction to cold or fear. It can also refer to a type of woolen cloth used in traditional Chinese garments, showcasing its connection to textiles in Chinese culture.
Strokes9Radical口Frequency#34411DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, textiles have significant historical importance, with woolen fabrics being used in various clothing styles. The concept of shivering can also be tied to the cultural significance of temperature and comfort in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fluffy, wooly sheep shivering in the cold, its wool 'quivering' as it stands. The '哆' shape resembles a quivering wave, and the pronunciation 'duō' can remind you of 'doe,' as in a doe-like creature trembling.
Meanings of 哆
duō(duo1)
1quiver
2woolen cloth
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About 哆
哆Simplified
9Strokes
口Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#34411Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 哆
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fluffy, wooly sheep shivering in the cold, its wool 'quivering' as it stands. The '哆' shape resembles a quivering wave, and the pronunciation 'duō' can remind you of 'doe,' as in a doe-like creature trembling.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 哆 with similar-sounding characters, as it is less commonly used in everyday conversation. It tends to appear in literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include phrases describing shivering or trembling.
HSK Study Tips
Although 哆 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares themes with other HSK words related to emotions and physical sensations. Students should practice the tones and look for contexts in which quivering or trembling might be expressed.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, textiles have significant historical importance, with woolen fabrics being used in various clothing styles. The concept of shivering can also be tied to the cultural significance of temperature and comfort in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 哆, confusing it with other tones, such as 嗄 (shà) or 多 (duō). Be mindful of the context to avoid mixing it up with common words like '多' (many).
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Grammar Patterns of 哆
哆 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
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他手指____嗦着从口袋里取出相机.
With trembling fingers, he removed the camera from his pocket.
With trembling fingers, he removed the camera from his pocket.
2
我只是站在那儿，吓得直哆嗦。
wǒ zhī shì zhàn zài nà ér， ， xià dé zhí duō。
I just stood there quaking with fear.
3
他冻得直哆嗦.
tā dòng dé zhí duō suō.
He was so cold that he kept shivering.
4
冻得他哆嗦开了.
dòng dé tā duō suō kāi le.
He was shivering with cold.
5
火苗窜到了天花板上,我吓得直哆嗦.
huǒ miáo cuàn dào le tiān huā bǎn shàng, , wǒ xià dé zhí duō.
The fire soared to the ceiling and I trembled with fright.
Cultural Notes for 哆
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, textiles have significant historical importance, with woolen fabrics being used in various clothing styles. The concept of shivering can also be tied to the cultural significance of temperature and comfort in daily life.
Word Family of 哆
Words Containing This Character3
哆嗦duōsuoto tremble
哆duōquiver
打哆嗦to tremble
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Compound Meaning
What does 哆嗦 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 哆
You can use 哆 to describe someone shivering from cold, like '他在寒冷中哆嗦。' (He is shivering in the cold.)
It's not commonly used in everyday speech but may appear in literature or discussions about textiles.
The tone for 哆 is the first tone (high level), so make sure to pronounce it with a steady high pitch.
