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

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

The Chinese character 搪 (táng) means "to ward off or coat". with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搪 stroke by stroke?

搪 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 搪 and 挲?

搪 (táng) and 挲 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 搪?

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

Q: What common words use 搪?

Common words containing 搪 include: 搪塞 (táng sè) — to stall or give a perfunctory answer; 搪瓷 (táng cí) — enamel; 搪住 (táng zhù) — to block or ward off.

How to Write 搪

The character 搪 (táng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

搪 is pronounced táng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to ward off or coat.

Common Words with 搪

搪塞 táng sè

to stall or give a perfunctory answer

搪瓷 táng cí

enamel

搪住 táng zhù

to block or ward off

Example Sentences

他在搪塞我。

tā zài táng sè wǒ

He is stalling me.

这是一个搪瓷杯。

zhè shì yí gè táng cí bēi

This is an enamel cup.

用手搪住门。

yòng shǒu táng zhù mén

Hold the door with your hand.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 搪 (táng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搪

What does 搪 (táng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搪 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搪?

What common words use 搪?

How to Write 搪 (táng)