匋 (táo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匋 (táo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匋 (táo) means "pottery; earthenware (archaic)". with 8 strokes and the radical 勹.

Q: How do you write 匋 stroke by stroke?

匋 has 8 strokes. The radical is 勹. 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 匋 and 匈?

匋 (táo) and 匈 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 匋?

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

Q: What common words use 匋?

Common words containing 匋 include: 匋器 (táo qì) — pottery; earthenware; 匋冶 (táo yě) — to mold; to cultivate (character); 匋匋 (táo táo) — happy; carefree (archaic).

How to Write 匋

The character 匋 (táo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 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

匋 is pronounced táo in Mandarin Chinese. It means pottery; earthenware (archaic).

Common Words with 匋

匋器 táo qì

pottery; earthenware

匋冶 táo yě

to mold; to cultivate (character)

匋匋 táo táo

happy; carefree (archaic)

Example Sentences

博物馆里有匋器。

bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu táo qì

There is pottery in the museum.

读书可以匋冶性情。

dú shū kě yǐ táo yě xìng qíng

Reading can mold one's character.

他的样子很匋匋。

tā de yàng zi hěn táo táo

He looks happy and joyful.

Similar Characters

匈 xiōng

匊 jū

匍 pú

Practice Writing 匋 (táo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匋

What does 匋 (táo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匋 and 匈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匋?

What common words use 匋?

How to Write 匋 (táo)