钭 (tǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 钭 (tǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钭 (tǒu) means "Tou (a surname)". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钭 stroke by stroke?

钭 has 9 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钭 and 针?

钭 (tǒu) and 针 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 钭?

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

Q: What common words use 钭?

Common words containing 钭 include: 钭姓 (tǒu xìng) — The surname Tou; 姓钭 (xìng tǒu) — Surname Tou; 钭老师 (tǒu lǎo shī) — Teacher Tou.

How to Write 钭

The character 钭 (tǒu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钭 is pronounced tǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tou (a surname).

Common Words with 钭

钭姓 tǒu xìng

The surname Tou

姓钭 xìng tǒu

Surname Tou

钭老师 tǒu lǎo shī

Teacher Tou

Example Sentences

钭是一个少见的姓氏。

tǒu shì yí gè shǎo jiàn de xìng shì

Tou is a rare surname.

我的邻居姓钭。

wǒ de lín jū xìng tǒu

My neighbor's surname is Dou.

钭老师教我们数学。

tǒu lǎo shī jiào wǒ men shù xué

Teacher Tou teaches us math.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钭 (tǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钭

What does 钭 (tǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钭 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钭?

What common words use 钭?

How to Write 钭 (tǒu)