屯 (tún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 屯 (tún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 屯 (tún) means "to station (troops); to store up; village". with 4 strokes and the radical 屮.

Q: How do you write 屯 stroke by stroke?

屯 has 4 strokes. The radical is 屮. 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 屯 and 屮?

屯 (tún) and 屮 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 屯?

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

Q: What common words use 屯?

Common words containing 屯 include: 屯兵 (tún bīng) — to station troops; 屯积 (tún jī) — to hoard; to store up; 屯子 (tún zi) — village; hamlet.

How to Write 屯

The character 屯 (tún) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 屮 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

屯 is pronounced tún in Mandarin Chinese. It means to station (troops); to store up; village.

Common Words with 屯

屯兵 tún bīng

to station troops

屯积 tún jī

to hoard; to store up

屯子 tún zi

village; hamlet

Example Sentences

军队在山下屯兵。

jūn duì zài shān xià tún bīng

The army is stationed at the foot of the mountain.

不要屯积粮食。

bú yào tún jī liáng shí

Don't hoard grain.

他住在这个屯子。

tā zhù zài zhè ge tún zi

He lives in this village.

Similar Characters

屮 chè

屰 nì

Practice Writing 屯 (tún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屯

What does 屯 (tún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 屯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 屯 and 屮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 屯?

What common words use 屯?

How to Write 屯 (tún)