HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
斗 — to fight
- Reading
- dòu
- Meaning
- to fight; to struggle; to contend
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
斗 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is dòu and it means to fight; to struggle; to contend. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
斗 appears in everyday chinese words such as 斗 (fight, struggle), 奋斗 (struggle, fight, strive) and 战斗 (fight; battle; combat).
Chinese words containing 斗
Frequently asked questions
What does 斗 mean in Chinese?
斗 means to fight; to struggle; to contend in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 斗 read?
斗 is read dòu. Reading it inside real words — 斗 and 奋斗 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 斗 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 斗 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 斗 in a word?
A common word containing 斗 is 斗 (dǒu) — "fight, struggle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 斗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 斗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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