COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夲 is built
夲 can be remembered by breaking it into 大 + 十. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 夲 (tāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to advance quickly; to go back and forth; origin, source
tāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tāo
夲
to advance quickly; to go back and forth; origin, source
Common words
tāo
夲
to advance quickly; to go back and forth; origin, source
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夲
Say “tāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夲
Common words and phrases
tāo
to advance quickly; to go back and forth; origin, source
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夲”。
Zhège zì shì “tāo”.
This character is “夲”.
我正在学习“夲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tāo” zì.
I am learning the character “夲”.
请写一遍“夲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tāo”.
Please write “夲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夲?
夲 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 夲 (tāo) mean?
夲 (tāo) means to advance quickly; to go back and forth; origin, source.
What is the radical of 夲?
The radical of 夲 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.