兜 (dōu) — how to say "pocket" in Chinese

兜

Pocket; bag; to carry (in a fold)

noun · verb

Radicals / Keys

儿

Son, legs

#10 · ér · 2 strokes

Collocations

兜风

dōu fēng

go for a drive

兜圈子

dōu quān zi

beat around the bush

Examples

她用围裙兜着刚摘的苹果。

She is carrying the freshly picked apples in her apron.

他兜里有糖。

He has candy in his pocket.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "pocket" in Chinese?

"pocket" in Chinese is 兜 (dōu).

What does 兜 mean in English?

兜 (dōu) means "Pocket; bag; to carry (in a fold)".

How is 兜 pronounced?

It is pronounced dōu (written as dou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "pocket" in Chinese characters?

It is written 兜.

What HSK level is 兜?

兜 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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