土 (tǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 土 (tǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 土 (tǔ) means "Soil; earth; dirt". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 土 stroke by stroke?

土 has 3 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 土 and 圣?

土 (tǔ) and 圣 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 土?

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

Q: What common words use 土?

Common words containing 土 include: 土地 (tǔ dì) — Land; soil; territory; 土豆 (tǔ dòu) — Potato; 泥土 (ní tǔ) — Soil; earth; mud..

How to Write 土

The character 土 (tǔ) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

土 is pronounced tǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soil; earth; dirt.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 土 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 土

土地 tǔ dì

Land; soil; territory

土豆 tǔ dòu

Potato

泥土 ní tǔ

Soil; earth; mud.

Example Sentences

这片土地很肥沃。

zhè piàn tǔ dì hěn féi wò

This land is very fertile.

我喜欢吃土豆。

wǒ xǐ huān chī tǔ dòu

I like eating potatoes.

泥土里有种子。

ní tǔ lǐ yǒu zhǒng zi

There are seeds in the soil.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

Practice Writing 土 (tǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 土

What does 土 (tǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 土 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 土 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 土?

What common words use 土?

How to Write 土 (tǔ)