COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 痛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 疒 (sickness) suggests the meaning, while 甬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 痛 (tòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ache
tòngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tòng
痛
ache
Common words
tóu tòng
头痛
to have a headache
téng tòng
疼痛
pain; (of a body part) to be painful; to be sore; to hurt; (of a person) to be in pain
tòng kǔ
痛苦
pain; suffering; painful
tòng kuài
痛快
delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5]
bēi tòng
悲痛
grieved; sorrowful
cǎn tòng
惨痛
bitter; painful; deeply distressed
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 痛
Say “tòng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 痛
Common words and phrases
tóu tòng
to have a headache
téng tòng
pain; (of a body part) to be painful; to be sore; to hurt; (of a person) to be in pain
tòng kǔ
pain; suffering; painful
tòng kuài
delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5]
bēi tòng
grieved; sorrowful
cǎn tòng
bitter; painful; deeply distressed
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“痛”。
Zhège zì shì “tòng”.
This character is “痛”.
我正在学习“痛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tòng” zì.
I am learning the character “痛”.
请写一遍“痛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tòng”.
Please write “痛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 痛?
痛 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 痛 (tòng) mean?
痛 (tòng) means ache.
What is the radical of 痛?
The radical of 痛 is 疒, associated with Not yet classified.