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碡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
碡zhóustone rollerx, 14 strokes, radical 石
碡zhóustone roller (for threshing grain, leveling ground etc)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 石
碡zhóuTaiwan pr. [du2]unknown, 14 strokes, radical 石
碡dústone rollerx, 14 strokes, radical 石
碡dústone roller (for threshing grain, leveling ground etc)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 石
碡dúTaiwan pr. [du2]unknown, 14 strokes, radical 石
dú(du2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1stone roller
  2. 2stone roller (for threshing grain, leveling ground etc)
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March 24, 2026

碡dú(du2)

The character 碡 (dú) refers to a stone roller, which is a tool traditionally used for threshing grain and leveling ground. It represents an agricultural implement and is mainly used in certain Chinese dialects or regions, such as Taiwan. This term emphasizes the connection between farming practices and the tools used in traditional agriculture.

Strokes14Radical石
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese farming, tools like the stone roller were essential for ensuring successful crop yields. The use of such implements reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese history and culture, particularly in rural communities where farming practices have been passed down through generations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant stone rolling across a field, flattening the earth as it goes. The shape of the character 碡 resembles a stone with a rolling motion, and the pronunciation 'dú' can remind you of 'do' as in 'do the work of farming.' Visualize this stone roller making farming easier!

Meanings of 碡

dú(du2)
primary
1stone roller
2stone roller (for threshing grain, leveling ground etc)
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About 碡

碡Simplified
14Strokes
石Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

The character 碡 is not commonly used in everyday Mandarin, so it may be unfamiliar to many speakers. It can be considered more formal or specialized, often appearing in agricultural contexts. Be cautious with the pronunciation as it can differ in certain regions, especially in Taiwan where it is pronounced 'du2.'

HSK Study Tips

Since 碡 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, focus on learning more common words related to agriculture or tools, such as 石头 (shítou - stone) and 农业 (nóngyè - agriculture). Understanding the components of this character can also help in recognizing similar characters that involve stones or tools.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 碡 with similar characters like 石 (shí - stone) due to visual similarity. A common mistake is using the character in casual conversation, where it may not be appropriate or understood; instead, use more familiar terms related to farming.

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Pronunciation of 碡

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Etymology of 碡

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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stone

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)毒
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Case file: 碡

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half毒 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystone
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 碡

IDS Structure⿰石毒
碡Full Character
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石dan4
left
毒du2
right
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How to say stone roller in Chinese

“stone roller” in Chinese is碡zhóu

The character 碡 (dú) refers to a stone roller, which is a tool traditionally used for threshing grain and leveling ground. It represents an agricultural implement and is mainly used in certain Chinese dialects or regions, such as Taiwan. This term emphasizes the connection between farming practices and the tools used in traditional agriculture.

When to use 碡

The character 碡 is not commonly used in everyday Mandarin, so it may be unfamiliar to many speakers. It can be considered more formal or specialized, often appearing in agricultural contexts. Be cautious with the pronunciation as it can differ in certain regions, especially in Taiwan where it is pronounced 'du2.'

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 碡 with similar characters like 石 (shí - stone) due to visual similarity. A common mistake is using the character in casual conversation, where it may not be appropriate or understood; instead, use more familiar terms related to farming.

Write 碡

碡

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Word Family of 碡

Words Containing This Character2
碌碡Taiwan pr. [lù​dú]
碡dúTaiwan pr. [dú]
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Compound Meaning

What does 碌碡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 碡

It means 'stone roller,' a tool used in agriculture for threshing grain and leveling ground.

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