How to Write 透
The character 透 (tòu) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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
透 is pronounced tòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To penetrate / Transparent.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 透 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 透
透明
tòu míng
Transparent
透气
tòu qì
Breathable / To ventilate
透支
tòu zhī
Overdraft / To overdraw
Example Sentences
玻璃是透明的。
bō lí shì tòu míng de
Glass is transparent.
这件衣服很透气。
zhè jiàn yī fú hěn tòu qì
This piece of clothing is very breathable.
他的信用卡透支了。
tā de xìn yòng kǎ tòu zhī le
His credit card is overdrawn.
Practice Writing 透 (tòu)
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