杜
dù
What does 杜 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
Du (surname)
In this place
First character of the poet’s name on the gate.
Remember this
杜 is the family-name open on every memorial board — the “who owns this park” glyph. Spot scenery words alone (竹, 草) and you’re still in landscaping; wait for 杜 and you’ve found the person.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 杜 (dù) mean for travelers?
- Du (surname)
- Where will I see 杜 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Du Fu Thatched Cottage. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 杜 on the street?
- 杜 is the family-name open on every memorial board — the “who owns this park” glyph. Spot scenery words alone (竹, 草) and you’re still in landscaping; wait for 杜 and you’ve found the person.