塌 (tā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 塌 (tā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 塌 (tā) means "collapse / sink / droop". with 13 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 塌 stroke by stroke?

塌 has 13 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 塌 and 埝?

塌 (tā) and 埝 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 塌?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 塌?

Common words containing 塌 include: 倒塌 (dǎo tā) — To collapse; to cave in.; 塌方 (tā fāng) — landslide / cave-in; 塌陷 (tā xiàn) — sink / cave in / subside.

How to Write 塌

The character 塌 (tā) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

塌 is pronounced tā in Mandarin Chinese. It means collapse / sink / droop.

Common Words with 塌

倒塌 dǎo tā

To collapse; to cave in.

塌方 tā fāng

landslide / cave-in

塌陷 tā xiàn

sink / cave in / subside

Example Sentences

那座老房子倒塌了。

nà zuò lǎo fáng zi dǎo tā le

That old house fell down.

大雨引起了塌方。

dà yǔ yǐn qǐ le tā fāng

Heavy rain caused a landslide.

地面突然塌陷了。

dì miàn tū rán tā xiàn le

The ground suddenly collapsed.

Similar Characters

埝 niàn

域 yù

埠 bù

Practice Writing 塌 (tā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 塌

What does 塌 (tā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 塌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 塌 and 埝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 塌?

What common words use 塌?

How to Write 塌 (tā)