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

Q: What does 突 (tū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 突 (tū) means "Sudden, abrupt, or to dash.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 突 stroke by stroke?

突 has 9 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 突 and 究?

突 (tū) and 究 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 突?

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

Q: What common words use 突?

Common words containing 突 include: 突然 (tū rán) — Suddenly or unexpectedly.; 突破 (tū pò) — Breakthrough or to break through.; 突出 (tū chū) — Prominent, outstanding, or to stick out..

How to Write 突

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

突 is pronounced tū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sudden, abrupt, or to dash..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 突 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 突

突然 tū rán

Suddenly or unexpectedly.

突破 tū pò

Breakthrough or to break through.

突出 tū chū

Prominent, outstanding, or to stick out.

Example Sentences

他突然走了。

tā tū rán zǒu le

He suddenly left.

我们突破了难关。

wǒ men tū pò le nán guān

We overcame the difficulties.

他的表现很突出。

tā de biǎo xiàn hěn tū chū

His performance is outstanding.

Similar Characters

究 jiū

穷 qióng

穸 xī

Practice Writing 突 (tū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 突

What does 突 (tū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 突 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 突 and 究?

What mistakes do learners make writing 突?

What common words use 突?

How to Write 突 (tū)