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

Q: What does 徒 (tú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 徒 (tú) means "Follower / apprentice / on foot". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徒 stroke by stroke?

徒 has 10 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 徒 and 彼?

徒 (tú) and 彼 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 徒?

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

Q: What common words use 徒?

Common words containing 徒 include: 徒弟 (tú dì) — Apprentice / disciple; 徒步 (tú bù) — To hike / go on foot; 徒劳 (tú láo) — Futile / in vain.

How to Write 徒

The character 徒 (tú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

徒 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Follower / apprentice / on foot.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 徒 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 徒

徒弟 tú dì

Apprentice / disciple

徒步 tú bù

To hike / go on foot

徒劳 tú láo

Futile / in vain

Example Sentences

他是我的徒弟。

tā shì wǒ de tú dì

He is my apprentice.

我们去徒步旅行。

wǒ men qù tú bù lǚ xíng

Let's go hiking.

这样做是徒劳的。

zhè yàng zuò shì tú láo de

Doing this is futile.

Similar Characters

彼 bǐ

往 wǎng

征 zhēng

Practice Writing 徒 (tú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徒

What does 徒 (tú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 徒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 徒 and 彼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徒?

What common words use 徒?

How to Write 徒 (tú)