滔 (tāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 滔 (tāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 滔 (tāo) means "overflow; surging". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滔 stroke by stroke?

滔 has 13 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 滔 and 涪?

滔 (tāo) and 涪 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 滔?

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

Q: What common words use 滔?

Common words containing 滔 include: 滔滔 (tāo tāo) — torrential; surging; non-stop; 滔天 (tāo tiān) — overwhelming; surging to the sky; 滔滔不绝 (tāo tāo bù jué) — talking non-stop; gushing; eloquent.

How to Write 滔

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

滔 is pronounced tāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means overflow; surging.

Common Words with 滔

滔滔 tāo tāo

torrential; surging; non-stop

滔天 tāo tiān

overwhelming; surging to the sky

滔滔不绝 tāo tāo bù jué

talking non-stop; gushing; eloquent

Example Sentences

河水滔滔不绝。

hé shuǐ tāo tāo bù jué

The river water flows on and on.

浪花滔天。

làng huā tāo tiān

The waves are surging to the sky.

他说话滔滔不绝。

tā shuō huà tāo tāo bù jué

He talks incessantly without stopping.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

Practice Writing 滔 (tāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滔

What does 滔 (tāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滔 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滔?

What common words use 滔?

How to Write 滔 (tāo)