COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吞 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 天 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吞 (tūn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to swallow
tūnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tūn
吞
to swallow
Common words
láng tūn hǔ yàn
狼吞虎咽
to wolf down one's food (idiom); to devour ravenously; to gorge oneself
tūn tūn tǔ tǔ
吞吞吐吐
to hum and haw (idiom); to mumble as if hiding sth; to speak and break off, then start again; to hold sth back
tūn
吞
to swallow; to take
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
吞
吞
吞
吞
吞
吞
吞
吞
LEARNING TIP
Remember 吞
Say “tūn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吞
Common words and phrases
láng tūn hǔ yàn
to wolf down one's food (idiom); to devour ravenously; to gorge oneself
tūn tūn tǔ tǔ
to hum and haw (idiom); to mumble as if hiding sth; to speak and break off, then start again; to hold sth back
tūn
to swallow; to take
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吞”。
Zhège zì shì “tūn”.
This character is “吞”.
我正在学习“吞”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tūn” zì.
I am learning the character “吞”.
请写一遍“吞”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tūn”.
Please write “吞” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吞?
吞 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 吞 (tūn) mean?
吞 (tūn) means to swallow.
What is the radical of 吞?
The radical of 吞 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.