推 (tuī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 推 (tuī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 推 (tuī) means "to push". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 推 stroke by stroke?

推 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 推 and 拜?

推 (tuī) and 拜 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 推?

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

Q: What common words use 推?

Common words containing 推 include: 推门 (tuī mén) — to push the door open; 推荐 (tuī jiàn) — to recommend; 推广 (tuī guǎng) — to promote / to popularize.

How to Write 推

The character 推 (tuī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

推 is pronounced tuī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to push.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 推 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 推

推门 tuī mén

to push the door open

Example Sentences

请推门进来。

qǐng tuī mén jìn lái

Please push the door and come in.

我推荐这本书。

wǒ tuī jiàn zhè běn shū

I recommend this book.

公司在推广新产品。

gōng sī zài tuī guǎng xīn chǎn pǐn

The company is promoting a new product.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 推 (tuī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 推

What does 推 (tuī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 推 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 推 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 推?

What common words use 推?

How to Write 推 (tuī)