倒数

倒数倒數 dào shǔ ㄉㄠˋ ㄕㄨˇ dou3 sou3 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • to count backwards (from 10 down to 0)
  • to count down
  • from the bottom (lines on a page)
  • from the back (rows of seats)

倒数倒數 dào shù ㄉㄠˋ ㄕㄨˋ dou3 sou3

  • inverse number
  • reciprocal (math.)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 倒 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 開始發射倒數。 Begin the launch countdown.
  • 他是倒数第三个到的。 He was the last but two to arrive.
  • 她总是在班上拿倒数第一。 She is always at the bottom of the class.
  • 我是倒数第二个得知这个坏消息的。 I was the second to last person to hear the bad news.

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