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What does 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.