HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
杜 — to prevent
- Reading
- dù
- Meaning
- to prevent; to stop; surname Du
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
杜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dù and it means to prevent; to stop; surname Du. 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.
杜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 杜绝 (stop, put an end to).
Chinese words containing 杜
Frequently asked questions
What does 杜 mean in Chinese?
杜 means to prevent; to stop; surname Du in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 杜 read?
杜 is read dù. Reading it inside real words — 杜绝 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 杜 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 杜 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 杜 in a word?
A common word containing 杜 is 杜绝 (dù jué) — "stop, put an end to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 杜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 杜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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