兜 (dōu)

pocket; bag; to wrap up or hold in a bag; to move in a circle; to canv

Etymology

Depicts a person with a face (皃) wearing a helmet. Based on the original meaning "helmet worn by warriors". The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "pouch".

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》:“兜,兜鍪,首鎧也。从,从皃省。皃,象人頭也。”

Original meaning

helmet worn by warriors

Components