炱 (tái) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 炱 (tái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 炱 (tái) means "Soot". with 9 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 炱 stroke by stroke?

炱 has 9 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 炱 and 灶?

炱 (tái) and 灶 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 炱?

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

Q: What common words use 炱?

Common words containing 炱 include: 烟炱 (yān tái) — soot; lampblack; 煤炱 (méi tái) — soot; 松炱 (sōng tái) — pine soot.

How to Write 炱

The character 炱 (tái) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

炱 is pronounced tái in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soot.

Common Words with 炱

烟炱 yān tái

soot; lampblack

煤炱 méi tái

soot

松炱 sōng tái

pine soot

Example Sentences

烟囱里有烟炱。

yān cōng lǐ yǒu yān tái

There is soot in the chimney.

煤炱弄脏了手。

méi tái nòng zāng le shǒu

The soot dirtied my hands.

松炱可以做墨。

sōng tái kě yǐ zuò mò

Pine soot can be used to make ink.

Similar Characters

灶 zào

灸 jiǔ

灼 zhuó

Practice Writing 炱 (tái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 炱

What does 炱 (tái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 炱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 炱 and 灶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 炱?

What common words use 炱?

How to Write 炱 (tái)