凸 (tū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 凸 (tū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 凸 (tū) means "Convex; protruding". with 5 strokes and the radical 凵.

Q: How do you write 凸 stroke by stroke?

凸 has 5 strokes. The radical is 凵. 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 凸 and 凶?

凸 (tū) and 凶 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 凸?

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

Q: What common words use 凸?

Common words containing 凸 include: 凸出 (tū chū) — To protrude; to stick out; 凸透镜 (tū tòu jìng) — Convex lens; 凸起 (tū qǐ) — To bulge; to protrude.

How to Write 凸

The character 凸 (tū) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 凵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

凸 is pronounced tū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Convex; protruding.

Common Words with 凸

凸出 tū chū

To protrude; to stick out

凸透镜 tū tòu jìng

Convex lens

凸起 tū qǐ

To bulge; to protrude

Example Sentences

墙上凸出一块。

qiáng shàng tū chū yī kuài

A piece protrudes from the wall.

放大镜是凸透镜。

fàng dà jìng shì tū tòu jìng

A magnifying glass is a convex lens.

地面有一处凸起。

dì miàn yǒu yī chù tū qǐ

There is a bump on the ground.

Similar Characters

凶 xiōng

凹 āo

出 chū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 凸

What does 凸 (tū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 凸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 凸 and 凶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 凸?

What common words use 凸?

How to Write 凸 (tū)