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枓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
枓dǒucapital, base; a pedestal for a flagzg, 8 strokes, radical 木
枓dǒusquare base for Chinese flagstaffunknown, 8 strokes, radical 木
dǒu(dou3) T3
  1. 1capital, base; a pedestal for a flag
  2. 2square base for Chinese flagstaff
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March 24, 2026

枓dǒu(dou3)

The character 枓 (dǒu) refers to a square base or pedestal, often associated with holding up objects like a flag or structure. It is commonly used in contexts related to architecture or flags, indicating stability and support.

Strokes8Radical木
Cultural Note

The concept of a pedestal or base is significant in Chinese culture, particularly in traditional architecture, where a solid foundation is essential for stability and longevity. The flag pedestal also symbolizes national pride during events.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sturdy square base (like a pedestal) holding up a tall flag. The character 枓 looks like a flag on a strong base, symbolizing support and stability. You can think of 'dǒu' as 'do' to remember that it supports something important.

Meanings of 枓

dǒu(dou3)
1capital, base; a pedestal for a flag
2square base for Chinese flagstaff
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About 枓

枓Simplified
8Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 枓

Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in daily conversation and may appear in formal contexts, particularly in literature or technical descriptions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters that denote different types of bases or supports.

HSK Study Tips

Although 枓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of related characters at higher levels. Focus on recognizing the components of the character and associating them with the concept of support.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 枓 with similar characters that denote different types of bases, such as 基 (jī), which means foundation. Remember that 枓 specifically refers to a square base for flags.

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Pronunciation of 枓

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Etymology of 枓

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

wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)斗
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Case file: 枓

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half斗 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 枓?

Decomposition of 枓

IDS Structure⿰木斗
枓Full Character
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木Mu4
left
斗Dou3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 枓?

How to say capital, base; a pedestal for a flag in Chinese

“capital, base; a pedestal for a flag” in Chinese is枓dǒu

The character 枓 (dǒu) refers to a square base or pedestal, often associated with holding up objects like a flag or structure. It is commonly used in contexts related to architecture or flags, indicating stability and support.

When to use 枓

This character is less commonly used in daily conversation and may appear in formal contexts, particularly in literature or technical descriptions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters that denote different types of bases or supports.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 枓 with similar characters that denote different types of bases, such as 基 (jī), which means foundation. Remember that 枓 specifically refers to a square base for flags.

Write 枓

枓

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Word Family of 枓

Words Containing This Character1
枓dǒusquare base for Chinese flagstaff
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Compound Meaning

What does 枓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 枓

It means a square base or pedestal, often for holding up a flag.

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