斗
The 斗 radical
Dipper, a dry measure
Memory hook
A long-handled ladle for measuring grain, also the name of the Big Dipper: 料 (material), 斜 (slanting).
The 斗 radical (read dǒu) means dipper, a dry measure. The HSK 3.0 data contains 3 characters and 32 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 斗 radical
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Characters with the 斗 radical
3 charactersHSK 4· 2 characters
HSK 4斗
to fight, to struggle
料
material, ingredient
HSK 5· 1 characters
HSK 5斜
slanting, tilted
Vocabulary with the 斗 radical
32 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 斗 radical, ordered by HSK level.
The free plan shows 9 words per HSK level (22/32 words of this radical).
raw material
plastic (synthetic material)
plastic bag, nylon bag
to strive
to fight, to do battle
material
fuel
material, data, information
slanting, tilted
drink, beverage
unexpectedly, did not foresee
to struggle, to fight
material, ingredient
seasoning, cooking ingredients
to tilt, lean to one side
unexpected, beyond expectation
raw materials
expectation, anticipation
unexpected, beyond expectation
to struggle, to fight
to struggle, to fight
fighting spirit
Why learn vocabulary by the 斗 radical?
The 斗 radical hints at the meaning dipper, a dry measure. When you meet an unfamiliar character carrying it, you already know part of its meaning before reaching for a dictionary — which is why learners who know their radicals move faster.
How to study: read the memory hook, skim the 3 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 32 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.