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阿斗
Ādǒu
1. A-dou, nickname of Liu Chan [[劉禪|刘禅]] (207-271), son of Liu Bei, reigned as Shu Han emperor 233-263
2. fig. weak and inept person
Noun

Character Breakdown

阿
ā
an initial particle, a prefix used for names; used in transliterations
HSK 3 7 丶
斗
dòu
to struggle, to fight, to contend; measuring cup
HSK 5 4 丶

Compound Words (1)

扶不起的阿斗
fúbùqǐdeĀdǒu
weak and inept person

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