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

Q: What does 陀 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陀 (tuó) means "steep / (used in transliterations)". with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陀 stroke by stroke?

陀 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陀 and 邗?

陀 (tuó) and 邗 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 陀?

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

Q: What common words use 陀?

Common words containing 陀 include: 陀螺 (tuó luó) — spinning top; 佛陀 (fó tuó) — Buddha; 陀螺仪 (tuó luó yí) — gyroscope.

How to Write 陀

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陀 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means steep / (used in transliterations).

Common Words with 陀

陀螺 tuó luó

spinning top

佛陀 fó tuó

Buddha

陀螺仪 tuó luó yí

gyroscope

Example Sentences

孩子在玩陀螺。

hái zi zài wán tuó luó

The child is playing with a spinning top.

佛陀是智慧的象征。

fó tuó shì zhì huì de xiàng zhēng

Buddha is a symbol of wisdom.

手机里有陀螺仪。

shǒu jī lǐ yǒu tuó luó yí

There is a gyroscope in the phone.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陀

What does 陀 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陀 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陀?

What common words use 陀?

How to Write 陀 (tuó)