榻 (tà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 榻 (tà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 榻 (tà) means "Couch or bed". with 14 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 榻 stroke by stroke?

榻 has 14 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 榻 and 棉?

榻 (tà) and 棉 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 榻?

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

Q: What common words use 榻?

Common words containing 榻 include: 榻榻米 (tà tà mǐ) — Tatami; 下榻 (xià tà) — to stay (at a hotel or lodging); 卧榻 (wò tà) — couch / bed.

How to Write 榻

The character 榻 (tà) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

榻 is pronounced tà in Mandarin Chinese. It means Couch or bed.

Common Words with 榻

榻榻米 tà tà mǐ

Tatami

下榻 xià tà

to stay (at a hotel or lodging)

卧榻 wò tà

couch / bed

Example Sentences

房间里有榻榻米。

fáng jiān lǐ yǒu tà tà mǐ

There are tatami mats in the room.

贵宾已经安排下榻。

guì bīn yǐ jīng ān pái xià tà

The VIPs have been arranged to stay.

他躺在卧榻上休息。

tā tǎng zài wò tà shàng xiū xī

He is resting on the couch.

Similar Characters

棉 mián

棋 qí

棍 gùn

Practice Writing 榻 (tà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 榻

What does 榻 (tà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 榻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 榻 and 棉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 榻?

What common words use 榻?

How to Write 榻 (tà)