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

Q: What does 淘 (táo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 淘 (táo) means "to wash in a pan; to sift; naughty". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淘 stroke by stroke?

淘 has 11 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 淘 and 洁?

淘 (táo) and 洁 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 淘?

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 淘?

Common words containing 淘 include: 淘宝 (táo bǎo) — Taobao (shopping website); to hunt for treasures; 淘气 (táo qì) — naughty; mischievous; 淘米 (táo mǐ) — to wash rice.

How to Write 淘

The character 淘 (táo) is written with 11 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

淘 is pronounced táo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wash in a pan; to sift; naughty.

Common Words with 淘

淘宝 táo bǎo

Taobao (shopping website); to hunt for treasures

淘气 táo qì

naughty; mischievous

淘米 táo mǐ

to wash rice

Example Sentences

我喜欢在淘宝买东西。

wǒ xǐ huān zài táo bǎo mǎi dōng xī

I like shopping on Taobao.

这个孩子非常淘气。

zhè ge hái zi fēi cháng táo qì

This child is very naughty and mischievous.

煮饭以前要先淘米。

zhǔ fàn yǐ qián yào xiān táo mǐ

Wash the rice before cooking it.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

Practice Writing 淘 (táo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淘

What does 淘 (táo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淘 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淘?

What common words use 淘?

How to Write 淘 (táo)