痛 (tòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 痛 (tòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痛 (tòng) means "pain; ache". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痛 stroke by stroke?

痛 has 12 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痛 and 疰?

痛 (tòng) and 疰 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 痛?

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

Q: What common words use 痛?

Common words containing 痛 include: 头痛 (tóu tòng) — headache; 肚子痛 (dù zi tòng) — Stomachache; belly ache.; 牙痛 (yá tòng) — Toothache.

How to Write 痛

The character 痛 (tòng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

痛 is pronounced tòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means pain; ache.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 痛 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 痛

头痛 tóu tòng

headache

肚子痛 dù zi tòng

Stomachache; belly ache.

牙痛 yá tòng

Toothache

Example Sentences

我今天有点儿头痛。

wǒ jīn tiān yǒu diǎn ér tóu tòng

I have a bit of a headache today.

他吃坏东西肚子痛。

tā chī huài dōng xi dù zi tòng

He has a stomachache from eating something bad.

牙痛要去看医生。

yá tòng yào qù kàn yī shēng

You should see a doctor if you have a toothache.

Similar Characters

疰 zhù

疱 pào

疲 pí

Practice Writing 痛 (tòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痛

What does 痛 (tòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痛 and 疰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痛?

What common words use 痛?

How to Write 痛 (tòng)