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斗
dǒu, dòu
Description
“斗”有两个读音。读dǒu的时候，是一种量粮食的工具，也是一个古代的量词。读dòu的时候，意思是打架、比赛，是“战斗”里的字。
"斗" has two pronunciations. When read as dǒu, it is a tool for measuring grain and an ancient unit of measure. When read as dòu, it means fighting or competing, as in the word "战斗" (battle).
Meanings
斗dòu
to fight; to struggle; to compete
两只公鸡在斗。
Two roosters are fighting.
斗dǒu
dou, a unit of dry measure (about 10 liters)
古时候用斗来量米。
In ancient times, a 'dou' was used to measure rice.
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Notes
- Reading
dòu means "fight"; dǒu is the measuring vessel or a related surname.
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of a scoop or ladle for measuring grain.
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