Usage of 朵
The character 朵 (duǒ) is primarily used as a measure word for flowers and clouds. It quantifies individual flowers or cloud shapes, similar to how English uses 'a flower' or 'a cloud.'
Common Collocations
These collocations are very common in everyday speech and writing.
Nuances and Usage Notes
朵 is not used for all plants or objects, only for flowers and clouds. It is a neutral, standard measure word without special formality or slang connotations. Avoid confusing 朵 with other measure words like 朵儿 (duǒr), which is a dialectal variant.
Common Confusion
Sometimes learners confuse 朵 with 朵儿, but 朵儿 is mainly used in northern Chinese dialects and can carry a more colloquial tone. For standard Mandarin, 朵 is preferred.
Using 朵 correctly helps you sound natural when talking about flowers or clouds in Chinese.