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

Q: What does 途 (tú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 途 (tú) means "Way / Route". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 途 stroke by stroke?

途 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 途 and 迢?

途 (tú) and 迢 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 途?

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

Q: What common words use 途?

Common words containing 途 include: 旅途 (lǚ tú) — journey, trip; 途中 (tú zhōng) — En route / On the way; 用途 (yòng tú) — Use; purpose; application..

How to Write 途

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

途 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Way / Route.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 途 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 途

旅途 lǚ tú

journey, trip

途中 tú zhōng

En route / On the way

用途 yòng tú

Use; purpose; application.

Example Sentences

祝你旅途愉快。

zhù nǐ lǚ tú yú kuài

Have a pleasant journey.

我在回家的途中。

wǒ zài huí jiā de tú zhōng

I am on my way home.

这个东西有很多用途。

zhè ge dōng xī yǒu hěn duō yòng tú

This thing has many uses.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 途 (tú)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 途 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 途

What does 途 (tú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 途 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 途 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 途?

What common words use 途?

How to Write 途 (tú)