[[Radicals]]
#Radicals #4-Strokes
## 斗 (dòu)
Kanxi Radical 191
![[Radical 191 - 斗 (dòu).svg]]
**Variation of the radical:**
[[鬥 (dòu)]]
## Meaning
The radical 斗 (dòu) typically carries the meaning of "to fight" or "to contend" in Chinese characters. It can also signify a measurement unit or a vessel for grain.
## Examples
Here are some characters that contain this radical:
[[斗 dòu]] - "to fight" or "to contend"
[[料 liào]] - "material" or "ingredients"