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

Q: What does 坨 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坨 (tuó) means "lump / heap / mound". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坨 stroke by stroke?

坨 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坨 and 在?

坨 (tuó) and 在 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 坨?

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

Q: What common words use 坨?

Common words containing 坨 include: 一坨 (yī tuó) — a lump; a heap; 坨子 (tuó zi) — lump / mound; 秤坨 (chèng tuó) — steelyard weight.

How to Write 坨

The character 坨 (tuó) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

坨 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means lump / heap / mound.

Common Words with 坨

一坨 yī tuó

a lump; a heap

坨子 tuó zi

lump / mound

秤坨 chèng tuó

steelyard weight

Example Sentences

地上有一坨泥巴。

dì shàng yǒu yī tuó ní bā

There is a lump of mud on the ground.

面粉结成了小坨子。

miàn fěn jié chéng le xiǎo tuó zi

The flour has formed small lumps.

秤坨掉在脚边了。

chèng tuó diào zài jiǎo biān le

The scale weight fell by the feet.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坨

What does 坨 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坨 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坨?

What common words use 坨?

How to Write 坨 (tuó)