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舵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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舵 Stroke Order — How to Write 舵

Stroke Order

舵 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 舟, 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.

舵 Radical and Character Components

Components:舟它

舵 is a phono-semantic compound: 舟 (boat) carries the meaning, while 它 indicates the sound.

Radical: 舟 + 5 more strokes

舵 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • duò

Meanings of 舵 in Chinese

1

duò舵

A device for controlling the direction of a ship, aircraft, etc., such as a rudder or a helm.
经验丰富的舵手在风浪中稳稳地掌舵，带领船只前行
The experienced helmsman steadily steered the ship through the stormy seas, leading it forward.

Common Words and Phrases with 舵

1
duò舵gān杆
The rotating shaft or stock of a rudder.
船员检查了舵杆的连接处，确保其牢固无损，以便在航行中灵活转向。
The crew checked the connection point of the rudder stock, ensuring it was firm and undamaged, so that the ship could steer flexibly during navigation.
2
duò舵gōng工
A helmsman or steersman; a person who steers a ship.
老舵工熟练地掌舵，引导船只穿过狭窄的水道。
The old helmsman skillfully steered, guiding the boat through the narrow waterway.
3
duò舵jī机
A steering machine operated by a steersman, often referring to a servo motor.
在遥控模型船中，舵机负责转动船舵，改变航向。
In remote-controlled model boats, the servo motor is responsible for turning the rudder, changing the course.
4
duò舵lún轮
A ship's steering wheel.
船长紧握舵轮，目光坚定地望向前方。
The captain gripped the helm firmly, looking steadfastly ahead.
5
duò舵shǒu手
A helmsman or steersman, a person who steers a boat or, metaphorically, a leader who guides a direction.
船长信任经验丰富的舵手，将船的方向盘交给了他。
The captain trusted the experienced helmsman and handed the ship's steering wheel to him.
6
duò舵wèi位
helmsman's work position
船长指挥水手前往舵位，准备精确操控船只通过狭窄的航道。
The captain directed the sailor to the helm station, preparing to precisely maneuver the vessel through the narrow channel.

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Questions about 舵

What does 舵 mean in Chinese?

舵 (duò) means “A device for controlling the direction of a ship, aircraft, etc., such as a rudder or a helm” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 舵?

舵 is pronounced duò in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 舵 have?

舵 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 舵?

舵 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 舟. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 舵?

The radical of 舵 is 舟, and 舵 is a phono-semantic compound.