图 (tú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 图 (tú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 图 (tú) means "Picture / Map / Diagram". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 图 stroke by stroke?

图 has 8 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 图 and 囝?

图 (tú) and 囝 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 图?

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

Q: What common words use 图?

Common words containing 图 include: 地图 (dì tú) — Map; 图书馆 (tú shū guǎn) — Library; 图片 (tú piàn) — Picture / Image.

How to Write 图

The character 图 (tú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 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

图 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Picture / Map / Diagram.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 图 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 图

地图 dì tú

Map

图书馆 tú shū guǎn

Library

图片 tú piàn

Picture / Image

Example Sentences

我在看中国地图。

wǒ zài kàn zhòng guó dì tú

I am looking at a map of China.

我去图书馆借书。

wǒ qù tú shū guǎn jiè shū

I'm going to the library to borrow books.

这张图片很漂亮。

zhè zhāng tú piàn hěn piào liàng

This picture is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

囝 jiǎn

回 huí

囟 xìn

Practice Writing 图 (tú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 图

What does 图 (tú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 图 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 图 and 囝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 图?

What common words use 图?

How to Write 图 (tú)