读
Meaning:
to study, to learn; to read, to pronounce
HSK 1
Frequency:
#7300
Pinyin:
dú
Strokes:
10
Radical:
讠
How to Write 读 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "读" in Chinese
The Chinese character 读 (dú) means "to study, to learn; to read, to pronounce". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 读 include: 住读, 修读, 借读.
📚 Words and Phrases with 读
Common words containing this character
住读
to attend boarding school
HSK 2
修读
to study (in an academic program); to pursue (a degree)
HSK 2
借读
to attend school on a temporary basis
HSK 2
再读
to read again
HSK 2
判读
to interpret (a visual document, a medical exam, an historical event etc)
HSK 2
句读
pausing at the end of a phrase or sentence (in former times, before punctuation marks were used)
HSK 2
只读
(computing) read-only
HSK 2
可读
enjoyable to read; worth reading; readable
HSK 2
品读
to read mindfully; to read with full engagement
HSK 2
唇读
to lip-read
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To show off 卖 one's literacy 讠
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "读"?
- The pinyin is dú
- How many strokes does "读" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "读" mean?
- to study, to learn; to read, to pronounce
- What is the radical of "读"?
- The radical is "讠"