投 (tóu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 投 (tóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 投 (tóu) means "to throw; to cast; to send". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 投 stroke by stroke?

投 has 7 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 投 and 㧜?

投 (tóu) 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 投?

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 投?

Common words containing 投 include: 投资 (tóu zī) — to invest; investment; 投诉 (tóu sù) — to complain; to file a complaint; 投票 (tóu piào) — to vote; to cast a ballot.

How to Write 投

The character 投 (tóu) is written with 7 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

投 is pronounced tóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to throw; to cast; to send.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 投 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 投

投资 tóu zī

to invest; investment

投诉 tóu sù

to complain; to file a complaint

投票 tóu piào

to vote; to cast a ballot

Example Sentences

他想投资这家公司。

tā xiǎng tóu zī zhè jiā gōng sī

He wants to invest in this company.

我要投诉这个服务员。

wǒ yào tóu sù zhè ge fú wù yuán

I want to complain about this waiter.

大家都在投票。

dà jiā dōu zài tóu piào

Everyone is voting.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 投 (tóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 投

What does 投 (tóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 投 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 投 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 投?

What common words use 投?

How to Write 投 (tóu)