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敪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
敪duóto weigh; to cut; to enter without being invitedx, 12 strokes, radical 攵
敪duóto come without being invitedunknown, 12 strokes, radical 攵
duó(duo2) T2
  1. 1to weigh; to cut; to enter without being invited
  2. 2to come without being invited
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March 24, 2026

敪duó(duo2)

The character 敪 (duó) primarily means 'to weigh' or 'to cut.' It can also imply entering a place without an invitation, which carries a slightly negative connotation. This character is often used in contexts related to measuring or assessing items, as well as discussing social interactions where boundaries may be crossed.

Strokes12Radical攵
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, weighing and measuring accurately is crucial, especially in markets and trade. This character reflects the importance of precision in transactions and interactions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scale weighing something, with a knife cutting through it. The left side of the character (毛) looks like a scale, while the right side (刀) represents a knife. Picture someone weighing and cutting fresh vegetables for a dish, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 敪

duó(duo2)
1to weigh; to cut; to enter without being invited
2to come without being invited
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About 敪

敪Simplified
12Strokes
攵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 敪

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 敪 with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in informal contexts. Common collocations include phrases involving weighing items or discussing unauthorized entries, so context is key to understanding its use.

HSK Study Tips

Since 敪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is essential to focus on its components: the knife (刀) and the scale (毛). Connecting this character with others that deal with measurement or cutting can help reinforce your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 敪 with similar characters such as 刀 (knife) and 量 (measure), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我会用刀来量这个' (I will use a knife to measure this) instead of '我会用秤来量这个' (I will use a scale to measure this) is a common error.

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Pronunciation of 敪

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Etymology of 敪

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

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Semantic (meaning)攵
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Phonetic (sound)叕
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Case file: 敪

  1. 1The meaning half攵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half叕 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayrap
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 敪

IDS Structure⿰叕攵
敪Full Character
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叕zhuo2
left
攵pu1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 敪?

How to say to weigh; to cut; to enter without being invited in Chinese

“to weigh; to cut; to enter without being invited” in Chinese is敪duó

The character 敪 (duó) primarily means 'to weigh' or 'to cut.' It can also imply entering a place without an invitation, which carries a slightly negative connotation. This character is often used in contexts related to measuring or assessing items, as well as discussing social interactions where boundaries may be crossed.

When to use 敪

Be careful not to confuse 敪 with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in informal contexts. Common collocations include phrases involving weighing items or discussing unauthorized entries, so context is key to understanding its use.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 敪 with similar characters such as 刀 (knife) and 量 (measure), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我会用刀来量这个' (I will use a knife to measure this) instead of '我会用秤来量这个' (I will use a scale to measure this) is a common error.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敪

In social contexts, 敪 can refer to entering someone's space or home without an invitation, implying a breach of social etiquette.

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