COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 桶 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 甬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 桶 (tǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bucket
tǒngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tǒng
桶
bucket
Common words
mǎ tǒng
马桶
chamber pot; wooden pan used as toilet; toilet bowl
tǒng
桶
bucket; (trash) can; barrel (of oil etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 桶
Say “tǒng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 桶
Common words and phrases
mǎ tǒng
chamber pot; wooden pan used as toilet; toilet bowl
tǒng
bucket; (trash) can; barrel (of oil etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“桶”。
Zhège zì shì “tǒng”.
This character is “桶”.
我正在学习“桶”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tǒng” zì.
I am learning the character “桶”.
请写一遍“桶”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tǒng”.
Please write “桶” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 桶?
桶 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 桶 (tǒng) mean?
桶 (tǒng) means bucket.
What is the radical of 桶?
The radical of 桶 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.