HSK C7-9/V7-9
Correct

陡

/ dǒu / 
Strokes

Definition

steep/precipitous/abrubtly/suddenly/unexpectedly

Example

As an Adjective

steep; precipitous

1
Shān
山
hěn
很
dǒu
陡
  
。

The mountain is very steep.

As an Adverb

suddenly; abruptly

2
Fēngbō
风波
dǒu
陡
qǐ
起
  
。

Disturbances arose abruptly.