斗

Abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 Component (斗)

dǒu · 4 strokes

The abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 component (斗) is a component found in Chinese characters. In Chinese, components serve different roles: semantic elements contribute meaning, phonetic elements suggest pronunciation, and structural elements provide the character's framework. It primarily serves as a structural element in character composition. It typically appears on the right side of a character. 6 characters: 1 in HSK 3, 1 in HSK 4, 1 in HSK 5, 3 in HSK 7-9. Components are identified through character decomposition analysis.

Radical vs. Component: 斗 is also a Kangxi radical (dipper). As a radical, it classifies characters in dictionaries. As a component, it appears as a building block contributing meaning, sound, or structure. For radical-specific details, see the Abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 Radical (斗) page.

Abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 Component at a Glance

Stroke Count4
Total Characters6
Primary RoleStructural
Typical Positionright side
Most Common HSK LevelHSK 7-9 (3 characters)
Avg. Character Strokes11
Also a Kangxi Radical?Yes — view radical page

All Abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 Component Characters

HSK 3 (1 characters)

料liàomaterial

HSK 4 (1 characters)

科kēbranch of study

HSK 5 (1 characters)

斜xiéinclined

HSK 7-9 (3 characters)

抖dǒuto tremble魁kuíchief斟zhēnto pour

Frequently Asked Questions

What characters contain the abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 component (斗)?
There are 6 characters containing the abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 component (斗) in the HSK 3.0 character set (CLEC 2022 syllabus): 1 in HSK 3, 1 in HSK 4, 1 in HSK 5, 3 in HSK 7-9. The most frequently used include 科 (kē, "branch of study"), 料 (liào, "material"), 抖 (dǒu, "to tremble"), 斜 (xié, "inclined"), 魁 (kuí, "chief"). Components are identified through character decomposition analysis.
Is 斗 a radical or a component?
斗 is both. As a Kangxi radical, 斗 (dipper) is part of the traditional system of 214 radicals used to classify Chinese characters in dictionaries. As a component, 斗 is a building block that contributes meaning, sound, or structure to compound characters. When a character "has the abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 radical," it means 斗 is the character's primary classifier. When a character "contains the abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 component," it means 斗 appears in the character's decomposition, regardless of whether it serves as the primary radical.
Where does 斗 appear in a character?
The abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 component (斗) most commonly appears on the right side of a character. Full position breakdown: right side (5 characters), inner (enclosed) part (1 characters). Knowing where a component typically sits helps with character recognition — when you see 斗 in its usual position, you can quickly identify it and infer the character's meaning or pronunciation.
What HSK levels include abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 component characters?
Characters containing the abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星 component (斗) appear across 4 HSK levels: 1 in HSK 3, 1 in HSK 4, 1 in HSK 5, 3 in HSK 7-9. The largest concentration is at HSK 7-9 with 3 characters. Earlier HSK levels introduce the most common abbr. for the Big Dipper constellation 北斗星-related characters, while advanced levels add specialized or literary terms.

Sources & Standards

Components are identified through structural decomposition analysis of characters in the HSK 3.0 Standard (《国际中文教育中文水平等级标准》), published by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 2022 revision. Radical classifications follow the Kangxi radical system (康熙部首).