唾 (tuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唾 (tuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唾 (tuò) means "saliva / to spit". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唾 stroke by stroke?

唾 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唾 and 呲?

唾 (tuò) and 呲 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 唾?

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

Q: What common words use 唾?

Common words containing 唾 include: 唾液 (tuò yè) — saliva; 唾弃 (tuò qì) — to spurn / to despise / to cast aside; 唾沫 (tuò mò) — saliva / spit.

How to Write 唾

The character 唾 (tuò) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

唾 is pronounced tuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means saliva / to spit.

Common Words with 唾

唾液 tuò yè

saliva

唾弃 tuò qì

to spurn / to despise / to cast aside

唾沫 tuò mò

saliva / spit

Example Sentences

唾液有助于消化。

tuò yè yǒu zhù yú xiāo huà

Saliva helps with digestion.

大家都唾弃谎言。

dà jiā dōu tuò qì huǎng yán

Everyone despises lies.

别乱吐唾沫。

bié luàn tǔ tuò mò

Don't spit everywhere.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 唾 (tuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唾

What does 唾 (tuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唾 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唾?

What common words use 唾?

How to Write 唾 (tuò)