COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 柁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 它 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 柁 (tuó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
main beam of roof
tuóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tuó
柁
main beam of roof
Common words
tuó
柁
main beam of roof
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 柁
Say “tuó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 柁
Common words and phrases
tuó
main beam of roof
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“柁”。
Zhège zì shì “tuó”.
This character is “柁”.
我正在学习“柁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tuó” zì.
I am learning the character “柁”.
请写一遍“柁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tuó”.
Please write “柁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 柁?
柁 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 柁 (tuó) mean?
柁 (tuó) means main beam of roof.
What is the radical of 柁?
The radical of 柁 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.