dǔ

笃

Character · Adjective · Adverb · Proper nounTraditional篤

loyal; serious; very

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Meanings

4 senses · 7 examples
1.

adjective

loyal; faithful; sincere

Describes a person's character, feelings, or will that are steadfast, genuine, and unwavering.

Tā他
wéi为
rén人
dǔ笃
hòu厚
 ,
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
xìn信
rèn任
 。

He is honest and sincere, and is deeply trusted by everyone.

Tā他
men们
èr二
rén人
qíng情
ài爱
shèn甚
dǔ笃
 ,
lìng令
rén人
xiàn羡
mù慕
 。

The two of them are deeply in love, which makes others envious.

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Tā他
dǔ笃
zhì志
yú于
kē科
xué学
yán研
jiū究
 ,
shù数
shí十
nián年
rú如
yī一
rì日
 。

He is dedicated to scientific research, persisting for decades.

2.

adjective

serious; critical; grave

formal

Used specifically to describe the severity of an illness or medical condition, often implying a life-threatening state.

Lǎo老
rén人
bìng病
dǔ笃
 ,
jiā家
rén人
dōu都
gǎn赶
dào到
le了
yī医
yuàn院
 。

The old man was critically ill, and all family members rushed to the hospital.

Huàn患
zhě者
bìng病
qíng情
wēi危
dǔ笃
 ,
xū需
yào要
lì立
jí即
shǒu手
shù术
 。

The patient's condition is critical and requires immediate surgery.

3.

adverb

very; truly; deeply

literary

Classical or literary usage indicating a high degree of intensity. Often found in set phrases or formal writing.

Tā他
dǔ笃
ài爱
gǔ古
diǎn典
yīn音
yuè乐
 ,
shōu收
cáng藏
le了
shàng上
qiān千
zhāng张
chàng唱
piàn片
 。

He is truly fond of classical music and has collected thousands of records.

Xiān先
sheng生
dǔ笃
hào好
shū书
fǎ法
 ,
měi每
rì日
lín临
chí池
bù不
chuò辍
 。

The master is deeply devoted to calligraphy, practicing every day without fail.

4.

proper noun

surname Du

Used as a family name.