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

Q: What does 臀 (tún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 臀 (tún) means "buttocks; hips". with 17 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 臀 stroke by stroke?

臀 has 17 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 臀 and 朦?

臀 (tún) and 朦 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 臀?

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

Q: What common words use 臀?

Common words containing 臀 include: 臀部 (tún bù) — buttocks; 臀围 (tún wéi) — hip circumference; hip measurement; 翘臀 (qiào tún) — perky buttocks; firm buttocks.

How to Write 臀

The character 臀 (tún) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

臀 is pronounced tún in Mandarin Chinese. It means buttocks; hips.

Common Words with 臀

臀部 tún bù

buttocks

臀围 tún wéi

hip circumference; hip measurement

翘臀 qiào tún

perky buttocks; firm buttocks

Example Sentences

跑步对臀部有好处。

pǎo bù duì tún bù yǒu hǎo chù

Running is good for your glutes.

这件裤子臀围太小。

zhè jiàn kù zi tún wéi tài xiǎo

The hip measurement of these pants is too small.

她通过健身练出了翘臀。

tā tōng guò jiàn shēn liàn chū le qiào tún

She got a perky butt through working out.

Similar Characters

朦 méng

膘 biāo

膛 táng

Practice Writing 臀 (tún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 臀

What does 臀 (tún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 臀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 臀 and 朦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 臀?

What common words use 臀?

How to Write 臀 (tún)