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

Q: What does 涂 (tú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涂 (tú) means "to paint; to smear; to spread". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涂 stroke by stroke?

涂 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涂 and 沫?

涂 (tú) and 沫 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 涂?

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

Q: What common words use 涂?

Common words containing 涂 include: 糊涂 (hú tú) — Muddled; 涂改 (tú gǎi) — to alter; to erase and change; 涂抹 (tú mǒ) — to smear; to apply; to scribble.

How to Write 涂

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

涂 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to paint; to smear; to spread.

Common Words with 涂

糊涂 hú tú

Muddled

涂改 tú gǎi

to alter; to erase and change

涂抹 tú mǒ

to smear; to apply; to scribble

Example Sentences

他总是很糊涂。

tā zǒng shì hěn hú tú

He is always very muddled.

请不要涂改作业。

qǐng bú yào tú gǎi zuò yè

Please don't alter your homework.

她在脸上涂抹面霜。

tā zài liǎn shàng tú mǒ miàn shuāng

She is applying face cream.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 涂 (tú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涂

What does 涂 (tú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涂 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涂?

What common words use 涂?

How to Write 涂 (tú)