COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拓 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 石 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拓 (tuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to expand
tuòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
tuò
拓
to expand
Common words
kāi tuò
开拓
to break new ground (for agriculture); to open up (a new seam); to develop (border regions); fig. to open up (new horizons)
tuò kuān
拓宽
to broaden
tuò zhǎn
拓展
to expand (one's client base, outlook etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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拓
拓
拓
拓
拓
拓
拓
LEARNING TIP
Remember 拓
Say “tuò” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拓
Common words and phrases
kāi tuò
to break new ground (for agriculture); to open up (a new seam); to develop (border regions); fig. to open up (new horizons)
tuò kuān
to broaden
tuò zhǎn
to expand (one's client base, outlook etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“拓”。
Zhège zì shì “tuò”.
This character is “拓”.
我正在学习“拓”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tuò” zì.
I am learning the character “拓”.
请写一遍“拓”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tuò”.
Please write “拓” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拓?
拓 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拓 (tuò) mean?
拓 (tuò) means to expand.
What is the radical of 拓?
The radical of 拓 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.