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

Q: What does 屠 (tú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 屠 (tú) means "to slaughter; to butcher". with 11 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 屠 stroke by stroke?

屠 has 11 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 屠 and 屋?

屠 (tú) and 屋 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 屠?

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

Q: What common words use 屠?

Common words containing 屠 include: 屠夫 (tú fū) — butcher; 屠宰 (tú zǎi) — to slaughter; butchery; 屠杀 (tú shā) — massacre; slaughter.

How to Write 屠

The character 屠 (tú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 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

屠 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to slaughter; to butcher.

Common Words with 屠

屠夫 tú fū

butcher

屠宰 tú zǎi

to slaughter; butchery

屠杀 tú shā

massacre; slaughter

Example Sentences

那个屠夫在干活。

nà ge tú fū zài gàn huó

That butcher is working.

这里是屠宰场。

zhè lǐ shì tú zǎi chǎng

This is a slaughterhouse.

我们反对屠杀。

wǒ men fǎn duì tú shā

We oppose massacre.

Similar Characters

屋 wū

屌 diǎo

屎 shǐ

Practice Writing 屠 (tú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屠

What does 屠 (tú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 屠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 屠 and 屋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 屠?

What common words use 屠?

How to Write 屠 (tú)