托 (tuō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 托 (tuō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 托 (tuō) means "to hold in the palm". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 托 stroke by stroke?

托 has 6 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 托 and 㧜?

托 (tuō) and 㧜 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 托?

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 托?

Common words containing 托 include: 托盘 (tuō pán) — tray; 拜托 (bài tuō) — To request / to ask a favor / Please!; 托运 (tuō yùn) — to check (luggage).

How to Write 托

The character 托 (tuō) is written with 6 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

托 is pronounced tuō in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hold in the palm.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 托 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 托

托盘 tuō pán

tray

拜托 bài tuō

To request / to ask a favor / Please!

托运 tuō yùn

to check (luggage)

Example Sentences

服务员拿着托盘。

fú wù yuán ná zhe tuō pán

The waiter is holding a tray.

这件事拜托你了。

zhè jiàn shì bài tuō nǐ le

I'm counting on you for this matter.

我需要托运行李。

wǒ xū yào tuō yùn xíng lǐ

I need to check my luggage.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扎 zā

扑 pū

Practice Writing 托 (tuō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 托

What does 托 (tuō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 托 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 托 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 托?

What common words use 托?

How to Write 托 (tuō)