捅 (tǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捅 (tǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捅 (tǒng) means "to poke; to stab; to disclose". with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捅 stroke by stroke?

捅 has 10 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捅 and 㧜?

捅 (tǒng) and 㧜 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 捅?

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

Q: What common words use 捅?

Common words containing 捅 include: 捅破 (tǒng pò) — to puncture; 捅娄子 (tǒng lóu zi) — to make a mess; to get into trouble; 捅一下 (tǒng yī xià) — to give a poke.

How to Write 捅

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

捅 is pronounced tǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to poke; to stab; to disclose.

Common Words with 捅

捅破 tǒng pò

to puncture

捅娄子 tǒng lóu zi

to make a mess; to get into trouble

捅一下 tǒng yī xià

to give a poke

Example Sentences

别把这张纸捅破了。

bié bǎ zhè zhāng zhǐ tǒng pò le

Don't poke a hole in this paper.

由于他的疏忽，这次给项目组捅娄子了。。

yóu yú tā de shū hū ， zhè cì gěi xiàng mù zǔ tǒng lóu zi le 。。

Due to his negligence, he caused trouble for the project team this time.

他用手指轻轻捅一下开关，灯就亮了。

tā yòng shǒu zhǐ qīng qīng tǒng yī xià kāi guān ， dēng jiù liàng le 。

He gently poked the switch with his finger, and the light turned on.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

Practice Writing 捅 (tǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捅

What does 捅 (tǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捅 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捅?

What common words use 捅?

How to Write 捅 (tǒng)