COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 胎 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 台 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 胎 (tāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fetus
tāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
tāi
胎
fetus
Common words
lún tāi
轮胎
tire; pneumatic tire
pēi tāi
胚胎
embryo
tāi ér
胎儿
unborn child; fetus; embryo
shuāng bāo tāi
双胞胎
twin
tāi
胎
fetus; classifier for litters (of puppies etc); padding (in clothing or bedding); womb carrying a fetus
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
胎
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胎
胎
胎
胎
胎
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 胎
Say “tāi” 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 胎
Common words and phrases
lún tāi
tire; pneumatic tire
pēi tāi
embryo
tāi ér
unborn child; fetus; embryo
shuāng bāo tāi
twin
tāi
fetus; classifier for litters (of puppies etc); padding (in clothing or bedding); womb carrying a fetus
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“胎”。
Zhège zì shì “tāi”.
This character is “胎”.
我正在学习“胎”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tāi” zì.
I am learning the character “胎”.
请写一遍“胎”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tāi”.
Please write “胎” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 胎?
胎 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 胎 (tāi) mean?
胎 (tāi) means fetus.
What is the radical of 胎?
The radical of 胎 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.