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

Q: What does 橐 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 橐 (tuó) means "sack". with 16 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 橐 stroke by stroke?

橐 has 16 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 橐 and 榍?

橐 (tuó) and 榍 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 橐?

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

Q: What common words use 橐?

Common words containing 橐 include: 橐驼 (tuó tuó) — camel; 橐囊 (tuó náng) — sack / bag; 橐橐 (tuó tuó) — clatter; thumping sound (of footsteps or tapping).

How to Write 橐

The character 橐 (tuó) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

橐 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means sack.

Common Words with 橐

橐驼 tuó tuó

camel

橐囊 tuó náng

sack / bag

橐橐 tuó tuó

clatter; thumping sound (of footsteps or tapping)

Example Sentences

橐驼在沙漠里走。

tuó tuó zài shā mò lǐ zǒu

The camel is walking in the desert.

他背着一个大橐囊。

tā bèi zhe yí gè dà tuó náng

He is carrying a large sack.

门外传来橐橐声。

mén wài zhuàn lái tuó tuó shēng

A tapping sound was heard from outside the door.

Similar Characters

榍 xiè

榕 róng

榛 zhēn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 橐

What does 橐 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 橐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 橐 and 榍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 橐?

What common words use 橐?

How to Write 橐 (tuó)