佗 (tuó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 佗 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 佗 (tuó) means "a surname; other (archaic)". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 佗 stroke by stroke?

佗 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 佗 and 仔?

佗 (tuó) and 仔 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 佗?

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

Q: What common words use 佗?

Common words containing 佗 include: 华佗 (huà tuó) — Hua Tuo (famous ancient Chinese physician); 佗佗 (tuó tuó) — elegant; graceful (archaic); 委佗 (wěi tuó) — Graceful and easy-going.

How to Write 佗

The character 佗 (tuó) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

佗 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means a surname; other (archaic).

Common Words with 佗

华佗 huà tuó

Hua Tuo (famous ancient Chinese physician)

佗佗 tuó tuó

elegant; graceful (archaic)

委佗 wěi tuó

Graceful and easy-going

Example Sentences

华佗是古代名医。

huà tuó shì gǔ dài míng yī

Hua Tuo was a famous ancient physician.

他走路的样子很佗佗。

tā zǒu lù de yàng zi hěn tuó tuó

He walks in a leisurely and elegant manner.

这种步态叫委佗。

zhè zhǒng bù tài jiào wěi tuó

This gait is called a graceful walk.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 佗

What does 佗 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 佗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 佗 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 佗?

What common words use 佗?

How to Write 佗 (tuó)