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

Q: What does 菟 (tú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 菟 (tú) means "dodder (a parasitic plant)". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 菟 stroke by stroke?

菟 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 菟 and 兹?

菟 (tú) and 兹 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 菟?

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

Q: What common words use 菟?

Common words containing 菟 include: 菟丝子 (tú sī zi) — dodder seed (used in traditional medicine); 菟葵 (tú kuí) — Winter aconite; 菟丝 (tú sī) — dodder.

How to Write 菟

The character 菟 (tú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

菟 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese. It means dodder (a parasitic plant).

Common Words with 菟

菟丝子 tú sī zi

dodder seed (used in traditional medicine)

菟葵 tú kuí

Winter aconite

菟丝 tú sī

dodder

Example Sentences

菟丝子是中药。

tú sī zi shì zhōng yào

Dodder seed is a traditional Chinese medicine.

菟葵开花了。

tú kuí kāi huā le

The winter aconite has bloomed.

菟丝缠绕在树上。

tú sī chán rào zài shù shàng

The dodder is winding around the tree.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 菟

What does 菟 (tú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 菟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 菟 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 菟?

What common words use 菟?

How to Write 菟 (tú)