COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 彤 is built
Traditional etymology note: 丹 (red) suggests the meaning, while 彡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 彤 (tóng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Tong
tóngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tóng
彤
surname Tong
Common words
tóng
彤
surname Tong
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 彤
Say “tóng” 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 彤
Common words and phrases
tóng
surname Tong
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“彤”。
Zhège zì shì “tóng”.
This character is “彤”.
我正在学习“彤”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tóng” zì.
I am learning the character “彤”.
请写一遍“彤”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tóng”.
Please write “彤” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 彤?
彤 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 彤 (tóng) mean?
彤 (tóng) means surname Tong.
What is the radical of 彤?
The radical of 彤 is 彡, associated with Not yet classified.