筋斗 jīndǒu somersault Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 筋 jīn adjective tendon tendon; sinew; ligament斗 dǒu noun dipper a cup or dipper-shaped object, such as a 漏斗 lòudǒu or a smoking pipe; (bound form) a ladle or wine vessel used in ancient times