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

Q: What does 沲 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沲 (tuó) means "ripple; river name". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沲 stroke by stroke?

沲 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沲 and 㳄?

沲 (tuó) and 㳄 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 沲?

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

Q: What common words use 沲?

Common words containing 沲 include: 沲水 (tuó shuǐ) — Duo River; 澹沲 (dàn tuó) — Rippling gently; 漪沲 (yī tuó) — rippling.

How to Write 沲

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

沲 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means ripple; river name.

Common Words with 沲

沲水 tuó shuǐ

Duo River

澹沲 dàn tuó

Rippling gently

漪沲 yī tuó

rippling

Example Sentences

沲水缓缓流过。

tuó shuǐ huǎn huǎn liú guò

The Duo River flows slowly.

水波澹沲，景色很美。

shuǐ bō dàn tuó jǐng sè hěn měi

The ripples are swaying gently, and the scenery is beautiful.

湖面起了一阵漪沲。

hú miàn qǐ le yī zhèn yī tuó

A series of ripples formed on the lake surface.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沲

What does 沲 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沲 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沲?

What common words use 沲?

How to Write 沲 (tuó)