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

Q: What does 桃 (táo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桃 (táo) means "peach". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桃 stroke by stroke?

桃 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桃 and 杪?

桃 (táo) and 杪 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 桃?

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

Q: What common words use 桃?

Common words containing 桃 include: 桃子 (táo zi) — peach (fruit); 桃花 (táo huā) — peach blossom; 核桃 (hé táo) — Walnut.

How to Write 桃

The character 桃 (táo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

桃 is pronounced táo in Mandarin Chinese. It means peach.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 桃 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 桃

桃子 táo zi

peach (fruit)

桃花 táo huā

peach blossom

核桃 hé táo

Walnut

Example Sentences

这个桃子又大又甜。

zhè ge táo zi yòu dà yòu tián

This peach is big and sweet.

桃花在春天开放。

táo huā zài chūn tiān kāi fàng

Peach blossoms bloom in spring.

多吃核桃对大脑好。

duō chī hé táo duì dà nǎo hǎo

Eating more walnuts is good for the brain.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桃 (táo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桃

What does 桃 (táo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桃 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桃?

What common words use 桃?

How to Write 桃 (táo)