桐 (tóng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 桐 (tóng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桐 (tóng) means "Tong tree / Paulownia". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桐 stroke by stroke?

桐 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 桐 and 杪?

桐 (tóng) 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 桐?

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 桐?

Common words containing 桐 include: 梧桐 (wú tóng) — Chinese parasol tree; 油桐 (yóu tóng) — Tung tree; 泡桐 (pāo tóng) — Paulownia tree..

How to Write 桐

The character 桐 (tóng) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

桐 is pronounced tóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tong tree / Paulownia.

Common Words with 桐

梧桐 wú tóng

Chinese parasol tree

油桐 yóu tóng

Tung tree

泡桐 pāo tóng

Paulownia tree.

Example Sentences

梧桐树的叶子很大。

wú tóng shù de yè zi hěn dà

The leaves of the parasol tree are very large.

油桐可以用来榨油。

yóu tóng kě yǐ yòng lái zhà yóu

Tung trees can be used to extract oil.

泡桐花开得很漂亮。

pāo tóng huā kāi dé hěn piào liàng

The Paulownia flowers are blooming beautifully.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桐

What does 桐 (tóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桐 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桐?

What common words use 桐?

How to Write 桐 (tóng)