督 Stroke Order — How to Write 督

Stroke Order

督 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 目, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

督 Radical and Character Components

Components:叔目

督 is a phono-semantic compound: 目 (eye) carries the meaning, while 叔 indicates the sound.

Radical: 目 + 8 more strokes

督 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 督 in Chinese

dū督

To supervise, oversee, or monitor, ensuring that tasks are performed correctly or regulations are followed.

团队负责人将负责监督项目的整体进展。

The team leader will be responsible for supervising the overall progress of the project.

To supervise and urge correction or completion; to hold accountable and admonish.

经理督促团队按时完成项目。

The manager urged the team to complete the project on time.

An ancient title for a military official, often overseeing a region or troops, like '都督' (Dūdū, a governor-general) or '提督' (Tídū, a commander-in-chief).

昔日的都督，统领着千军万马

The former Dudu commanded thousands of soldiers and horses.

Common Words and Phrases with 督

dū督bàn办

supervise and urge the handling of (affairs); an official or agency that supervises and urges action

公司决定成立一个专项小组，督办新产品的研发进度。

The company decided to establish a special task force to supervise and expedite the progress of new product research and development.

dū督biāo标

the army commanded by a governor-general (or governor) in the Qing Dynasty

在清朝，督标是地方最高军事长官的重要力量。

In the Qing Dynasty, the viceroy's direct troops were a crucial force for the highest local military commander.

dū督chá察

To supervise and inspect; to superintend and direct.

物业管理公司定期对小区的环境卫生进行督察，以确保居民的生活质量。

The property management company regularly supervises and inspects the environmental hygiene of the community to ensure the residents' quality of life.

dū督cù促

to supervise and urge someone to do something; to press someone to do something

老师督促学生们按时完成作业。

The teacher urged the students to complete their assignments on time.

dū督dǎo导

to supervise and guide

项目经理负责督导团队成员的工作进展，确保按时完成任务。

The project manager is responsible for supervising and guiding the work progress of team members, ensuring tasks are completed on time.

dū督fǔ抚

Governor-general and provincial governor; the highest local administrative officials in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

明清时期，督抚在地方管理中扮演着举足轻重的角色。

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Governor-General and Governor played a crucial role in local administration.

dū督fǔ府

a military office

经过多年的修缮，古老的督府终于恢复了往日的辉煌。

After years of renovation, the ancient Governor's Mansion finally restored its former glory.

dū督gōng工

overseer

工头在现场督工，确保所有细节都符合要求。

The foreman supervised the work on site to ensure all details met the requirements.

dū督guò过

To supervise and punish; to reprimand for faults.

项目经理会定期督过团队成员的工作表现，及时指出不足并要求改进。

The project manager regularly supervises and points out deficiencies in team members' work performance, requiring them to improve in a timely manner.

dū督jūn军

Dūjūn (or Tuchun) was a military governor or warlord of a province in China, particularly during the warlord era in the early Republic of China.

在那个动荡的年代，一位有远见的督军致力于维护地方安宁，深受百姓敬重。

In that tumultuous era, a farsighted military governor dedicated himself to maintaining local peace, earning deep respect from the common folk.

dū督shuài率

command; supervise and lead

项目经理负责督率团队完成这项复杂的任务。

The project manager is responsible for supervising and leading the team to complete this complex task.

dū督mài脉

The Du Meridian, also known as the Governing Vessel, is one of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine, running along the midline of the back.