COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 涂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 余 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 涂 (tú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to apply (paint etc)
túTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tú
涂
to apply (paint etc)
Common words
hú tú
糊涂
muddled; silly; confused
yì tā hú tú
一塌糊涂
muddled and completely collapsing (idiom); in an awful condition; complete shambles; a total mess
tú
涂
to apply (paint etc); to smear; to daub; to blot out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
涂
涂
涂
涂
涂
涂
涂
涂
LEARNING TIP
Remember 涂
Say “tú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
hú tú
muddled; silly; confused
yì tā hú tú
muddled and completely collapsing (idiom); in an awful condition; complete shambles; a total mess
tú
to apply (paint etc); to smear; to daub; to blot out
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 涂?
涂 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 涂 (tú) mean?
涂 (tú) means to apply (paint etc).
What is the radical of 涂?
The radical of 涂 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.