朵 (duǒ) — (classifier) for flowers, clouds, and similar c…

Definition

A measure word (classifier) used mainly for flowers and cloud-like, fluffy things. Pair it with 一 (yì) before the noun: 一朵花.

classifier

for flowerscloudsand similar clump-like objects

Easily confused

朵。
Zhè duǒ huā zhēn xiāng.
This flower is really fragrant.
朵。
Tiān shàng piāo zhe yì duǒ bái yún.
A white cloud is floating in the sky.
朵。
Tā mǎi le yì duǒ mǔ dān chā zài huā píng lǐ.
She bought a peony and put it in a vase.

Indicative sign

六书liùshū

指事zhǐshì

An abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.

朵 originally drew a plant stalk with something drooping from it; the lower part and the added stroke later changed into the forms now seen in 朵.

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