塘 (táng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 塘 (táng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 塘 (táng) means "pond". with 13 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 塘 stroke by stroke?

塘 has 13 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 塘 and 埝?

塘 (táng) and 埝 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 塘?

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 塘?

Common words containing 塘 include: 池塘 (chí táng) — Pond; 鱼塘 (yú táng) — Fish pond; 水塘 (shuǐ táng) — Pond.

How to Write 塘

The character 塘 (táng) is written with 13 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

塘 is pronounced táng in Mandarin Chinese. It means pond.

Common Words with 塘

池塘 chí táng

Pond

鱼塘 yú táng

Fish pond

水塘 shuǐ táng

Pond

Example Sentences

池塘里有很多小鱼。

chí táng lǐ yǒu hěn duō xiǎo yú

There are many small fish in the pond.

爷爷在鱼塘边钓鱼。

yé yé zài yú táng biān diào yú

Grandpa is fishing by the fish pond.

路边有一个小水塘。

lù biān yǒu yí gè xiǎo shuǐ táng

There is a small pond by the roadside.

Similar Characters

埝 niàn

域 yù

埠 bù

Practice Writing 塘 (táng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 塘

What does 塘 (táng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 塘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 塘 and 埝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 塘?

What common words use 塘?

How to Write 塘 (táng)