塔 (tǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 塔 (tǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 塔 (tǎ) means "tower / pagoda". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 塔 stroke by stroke?

塔 has 12 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 塔 and 垸?

塔 (tǎ) and 垸 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 塔?

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 塔?

Common words containing 塔 include: 水塔 (shuǐ tǎ) — Water tower; 灯塔 (dēng tǎ) — Lighthouse; 金字塔 (jīn zì tǎ) — Pyramid.

How to Write 塔

The character 塔 (tǎ) is written with 12 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

塔 is pronounced tǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means tower / pagoda.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 塔 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 塔

水塔 shuǐ tǎ

Water tower

灯塔 dēng tǎ

Lighthouse

金字塔 jīn zì tǎ

Pyramid

Example Sentences

村子里有一个高水塔。

cūn zi lǐ yǒu yí gè gāo shuǐ tǎ

There is a tall water tower in the village.

灯塔在海边发光。

dēng tǎ zài hǎi biān fā guāng

The lighthouse shines by the sea.

我想去埃及看金字塔。

wǒ xiǎng qù āi jí kàn jīn zì tǎ

I want to go to Egypt to see the pyramids.

Similar Characters

垸 yuàn

埂 gěng

埃 āi

Practice Writing 塔 (tǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 塔

What does 塔 (tǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 塔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 塔 and 垸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 塔?

What common words use 塔?

How to Write 塔 (tǎ)