How to Write 吞
The character 吞 (tūn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
吞 is pronounced tūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to swallow / to gulp.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 吞 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 吞
吞咽
tūn yàn
to swallow / deglutition
吞下
tūn xià
to swallow down
慢吞吞
màn tūn tūn
very slow; sluggishly
Example Sentences
吞咽食物很困难。
tūn yàn shí wù hěn kùn nán
It is difficult to swallow food.
他把药吞下去了。
tā bǎ yào tūn xià qù le
He swallowed the medicine.
别这么慢吞吞的。
bié zhè me màn tūn tūn de
Don't be so slow.
Practice Writing 吞 (tūn)
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