dǒu​biāo

handle of the Big Dipper

Senses

斗杓 dǒu​biāo (also dǒu​sháo) handle of the Big Dipper

The fifth, sixth, and seventh stars of the Big Dipper, which resemble the handle of a ladle; used in ancient times to determine the time and seasons.

References

same_as 斗杓/斗杓 斗柄/斗柄
variant 斗柄/斗柄 斗杓/斗杓