COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 抬 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 台 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 抬 (tái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lift
táiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tái
抬
to lift
Common words
tái tóu
抬头
to raise one's head; to gain ground; account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc
tái
抬
to lift; to raise; (of two or more persons) to carry
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
抬
抬
抬
抬
抬
抬
抬
抬
LEARNING TIP
Remember 抬
Say “tái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
tái tóu
to raise one's head; to gain ground; account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc
tái
to lift; to raise; (of two or more persons) to carry
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 抬?
抬 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 抬 (tái) mean?
抬 (tái) means to lift.
What is the radical of 抬?
The radical of 抬 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.