How to Write 苔
The character 苔 (tāi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
苔 is pronounced tāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means moss.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: tāi, tái.
Common Words with 苔
Example Sentences
阴暗潮湿的台阶上长满了滑腻的青苔。
yīn àn cháo shī de tái jiē shàng zhǎng mǎn le huá nì de qīng tái
The dark and damp steps are covered with slippery moss.
这种微小的苔藓植物对环境变化非常敏感。
zhè zhǒng wēi xiǎo de tái xiǎn zhí wù duì huán jìng biàn huà fēi cháng mǐn gǎn
This tiny moss plant is very sensitive to environmental changes.
中医可以通过观察舌苔的情况来判断病情。
zhōng yī kě yǐ tōng guò guān chá shé tāi de qíng kuàng lái pàn duàn bìng qíng
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners can judge a condition by observing the tongue coating.
Practice Writing 苔 (tāi)
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