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

Q: What does 陶 (táo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陶 (táo) means "pottery or to cultivate". with 10 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陶 stroke by stroke?

陶 has 10 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陶 and 邾?

陶 (táo) and 邾 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 陶?

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

Q: What common words use 陶?

Common words containing 陶 include: 陶瓷 (táo cí) — ceramics or pottery and porcelain; 陶艺 (táo yì) — ceramic art or pottery; 陶醉 (táo zuì) — to be intoxicated with or revel in.

How to Write 陶

The character 陶 (táo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陶 is pronounced táo in Mandarin Chinese. It means pottery or to cultivate.

Common Words with 陶

陶瓷 táo cí

ceramics or pottery and porcelain

陶艺 táo yì

ceramic art or pottery

陶醉 táo zuì

to be intoxicated with or revel in

Example Sentences

中国的陶瓷很有名。

zhōng guó de táo cí hěn yǒu míng

Chinese ceramics are very famous.

我在学习陶艺。

wǒ zài xué xí táo yì

I am learning pottery.

他陶醉在音乐中。

tā táo zuì zài yīn yuè zhōng

He is intoxicated by the music.

Similar Characters

邾 zhū

郁 yù

郄 qiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陶

What does 陶 (táo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陶 and 邾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陶?

What common words use 陶?

How to Write 陶 (táo)