How to Write 偷
The character 偷 (tōu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
偷 is pronounced tōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To steal / Secretly.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 偷 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 偷
Example Sentences
别偷看我的手机。
bié tōu kàn wǒ de shǒu jī
Don't snoop on my phone.
他经常在工作时偷懒。
tā jīng cháng zài gōng zuò shí tōu lǎn
He often slacks off at work.
偷听别人说话是不对的。
tōu tīng bié rén shuō huà shì bú duì de
It is wrong to eavesdrop on others.
Practice Writing 偷 (tōu)
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