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

Q: What does 洮 (táo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洮 (táo) means "To cleanse; to wash (often used in names)". with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洮 stroke by stroke?

洮 has 9 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 洮 and 㳄?

洮 (táo) and 㳄 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 洮?

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 洮?

Common words containing 洮 include: 洮河 (táo hé) — Tao River; 洮州 (táo zhōu) — Taozhou (ancient administrative region); 洮砚 (táo yàn) — Tao inkstone.

How to Write 洮

The character 洮 (táo) is written with 9 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

洮 is pronounced táo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cleanse; to wash (often used in names).

Common Words with 洮

洮河 táo hé

Tao River

洮州 táo zhōu

Taozhou (ancient administrative region)

洮砚 táo yàn

Tao inkstone

Example Sentences

洮河是黄河的支流。

táo hé shì huáng hé de zhī liú

The Tao River is a tributary of the Yellow River.

他去过洮州旅游。

tā qù guò táo zhōu lǚ yóu

He has been to Taozhou for a trip.

洮砚是中国名砚之一。

táo yàn shì zhōng guó míng yàn zhī yī

The Tao inkstone is one of the famous inkstones of China.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洮

What does 洮 (táo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洮 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洮?

What common words use 洮?

How to Write 洮 (táo)