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

Q: What does 驼 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 驼 (tuó) means "camel; humpbacked". with 8 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 驼 stroke by stroke?

驼 has 8 strokes. The radical is 马. 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 驼 and 驮?

驼 (tuó) and 驮 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 驼?

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

Q: What common words use 驼?

Common words containing 驼 include: 骆驼 (luò tuó) — Camel; 驼背 (tuó bèi) — hunchback; stoop; 驼色 (tuó sè) — camel color; tan.

How to Write 驼

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

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

驼 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means camel; humpbacked.

Common Words with 驼

骆驼 luò tuó

Camel

驼背 tuó bèi

hunchback; stoop

驼色 tuó sè

camel color; tan

Example Sentences

沙漠里有很多骆驼。

shā mò lǐ yǒu hěn duō luò tuó

There are many camels in the desert.

那个老人有点驼背。

nà ge lǎo rén yǒu diǎn tuó bèi

That old man is a bit hunchbacked.

我买了一件驼色的大衣。

wǒ mǎi le yī jiàn tuó sè de dà yī

I bought a camel-colored coat.

Similar Characters

驮 duò

驯 xùn

驰 chí

Practice Writing 驼 (tuó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驼

What does 驼 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 驼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 驼 and 驮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 驼?

What common words use 驼?

How to Write 驼 (tuó)