COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 汤 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 昜 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 汤 (tāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
soup
tāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tāng
汤
soup
Common words
tāng yuán
汤圆
boiled or deep-fried balls of glutinous rice flour, usually eaten during Lantern Festival
tāng
汤
soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiled
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
汤
汤
汤
汤
汤
汤
汤
汤
LEARNING TIP
Remember 汤
Say “tāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
tāng yuán
boiled or deep-fried balls of glutinous rice flour, usually eaten during Lantern Festival
tāng
soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiled
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 汤?
汤 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 汤 (tāng) mean?
汤 (tāng) means soup.
What is the radical of 汤?
The radical of 汤 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.