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

Q: What does 遢 (tā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遢 (tā) means "Slovenly; untidy.". with 13 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遢 stroke by stroke?

遢 has 13 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 遢 and 逭?

遢 (tā) and 逭 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 遢?

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

Q: What common words use 遢?

Common words containing 遢 include: 邋遢 (lā tā) — sloppy / slovenly / messy; 邋遢鬼 (lā tā guǐ) — slob / messy person; 邋邋遢遢 (lā lā tā tà) — very messy / slovenly.

How to Write 遢

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

遢 is pronounced tā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Slovenly; untidy..

Common Words with 遢

邋遢 lā tā

sloppy / slovenly / messy

邋遢鬼 lā tā guǐ

slob / messy person

邋邋遢遢 lā lā tā tà

very messy / slovenly

Example Sentences

他穿得很邋遢。

tā chuān dé hěn lā tā

He dresses very sloppily.

别做一个邋遢鬼。

bié zuò yí gè lā tā guǐ

Don't be a slob.

他的房间邋邋遢遢的。

tā de fáng jiān lā lā tā tà de

His room is very messy.

Similar Characters

逭 huàn

逮 dǎi

逯 lù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遢

What does 遢 (tā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遢 and 逭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遢?

What common words use 遢?

How to Write 遢 (tā)