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

Q: What does 脱 (tuō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脱 (tuō) means "to take off; to shed; to escape". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 脱 stroke by stroke?

脱 has 11 strokes. The radical is ⺼. 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 脱 and 胃?

脱 (tuō) and 胃 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 脱?

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

Q: What common words use 脱?

Common words containing 脱 include: 脱衣服 (tuō yī fú) — to take off clothes; 脱鞋 (tuō xié) — to take off shoes; 脱发 (tuō fà) — hair loss; alopecia.

How to Write 脱

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

脱 is pronounced tuō in Mandarin Chinese. It means to take off; to shed; to escape.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 脱 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 脱

脱衣服 tuō yī fú

to take off clothes

脱鞋 tuō xié

to take off shoes

脱发 tuō fà

hair loss; alopecia

Example Sentences

回家后先脱衣服。

huí jiā hòu xiān tuō yī fú

Take off your clothes first after getting home.

进屋请脱鞋。

jìn wū qǐng tuō xié

Please take off your shoes when entering the house.

他最近有点脱发。

tā zuì jìn yǒu diǎn tuō fà

He has been losing some hair lately.

Similar Characters

胃 wèi

胆 dǎn

背 bēi

Practice Writing 脱 (tuō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脱

What does 脱 (tuō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脱 and 胃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脱?

What common words use 脱?

How to Write 脱 (tuō)