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

Q: What does 鸵 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸵 (tuó) means "ostrich". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸵 stroke by stroke?

鸵 has 10 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸵 and 袅?

鸵 (tuó) and 袅 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 鸵?

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

Q: What common words use 鸵?

Common words containing 鸵 include: 鸵鸟 (tuó niǎo) — ostrich; 鸵鸟蛋 (tuó niǎo dàn) — ostrich egg; 鸵鸟肉 (tuó niǎo ròu) — ostrich meat.

How to Write 鸵

The character 鸵 (tuó) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鸵 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means ostrich.

Common Words with 鸵

鸵鸟 tuó niǎo

ostrich

鸵鸟蛋 tuó niǎo dàn

ostrich egg

鸵鸟肉 tuó niǎo ròu

ostrich meat

Example Sentences

鸵鸟跑得非常快。

tuó niǎo pǎo dé fēi cháng kuài

Ostriches run very fast.

鸵鸟蛋很大。

tuó niǎo dàn hěn dà

Ostrich eggs are very large.

你吃过鸵鸟肉吗？

nǐ chī guò tuó niǎo ròu ma

Have you ever eaten ostrich meat?

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸵 (tuó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸵

What does 鸵 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸵 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸵?

What common words use 鸵?

How to Write 鸵 (tuó)