The polyphonetic character for belly is [dǔ].

1. When " belly " is pronounced as [ dù ]:

①It means the abdomen.

For example: belly.

②It means the round and protruding part of an object like a belly.

For example: calf.

2. When " tripe " is pronounced as [ dǔ ]:

It means the stomach of certain animals used as food.

For example: pig belly, sheep belly, hairy belly.

Extended information

Relevant phrases when " belly " is pronounced as [ dǔ ]:

1. Belly [dǔ zi]?

Stomachs of animals used as food: pork tripe, sheep tripe.

2. Fish maw [yú dǔ]?

Food made from the swim bladders of certain fish.

3. Xiangdu [xiāng dǔ]?

Food made from pig bladders filled with minced meat and condiments.

4. Exploded tripe [bào dǔ]?

Cook the lamb tripe in boiling water and eat immediately.

5. Having a belly [dài dǔ zi]?

It means pregnancy.

6. Black belly [hēi dǔ zi]?

Dialect. Refers to illiteracy.

7. No belly [méi dǔ zi]?

It means having no stomach and little knowledge.

8. Full belly [mǎn dǔ zi]?

Full of belly; full of heart.

9. To pour one's heart out [qīng cháng dào dǔ]?

It is a metaphor for speaking out all the things in one's heart.

10. Doudoulianchang [dōu dǔ lián cháng]?

Doud: surrounds, extended to include; Du: refers to the stomach of animals. Including the stomach and intestines. Metaphorically handle everything together.