蹚 (tāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蹚 (tāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蹚 (tāng) means "To wade; to ford". with 18 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 蹚 stroke by stroke?

蹚 has 18 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 蹚 and 踱?

蹚 (tāng) and 踱 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 蹚?

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

Q: What common words use 蹚?

Common words containing 蹚 include: 蹚水 (tāng shuǐ) — To wade through water; 蹚浑水 (tāng hún shuǐ) — To get involved in a messy situation; 蹚路 (tāng lù) — To explore a path; to blaze a trail.

How to Write 蹚

The character 蹚 (tāng) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蹚 is pronounced tāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To wade; to ford.

Common Words with 蹚

蹚水 tāng shuǐ

To wade through water

蹚浑水 tāng hún shuǐ

To get involved in a messy situation

蹚路 tāng lù

To explore a path; to blaze a trail

Example Sentences

我们蹚着水过河。

wǒ men tāng zhe shuǐ guò hé

We waded across the river.

别去蹚那道浑水。

bié qù tāng nà dào hún shuǐ

Don't get involved in that mess.

他在前面为我们蹚路。

tā zài qián miàn wèi wǒ men tāng lù

He is clearing the path for us ahead.

Similar Characters

踱 duó

踵 zhǒng

踶 dì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蹚

What does 蹚 (tāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蹚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蹚 and 踱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蹚?

What common words use 蹚?

How to Write 蹚 (tāng)