COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 脱 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 兑 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 脱 (tuō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to shed
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tuō
脱
to shed
Common words
bǎi tuō
摆脱
to break away from; to cast off (old ideas etc); to get rid of; to break away (from)
jiě tuō
解脱
to untie; to free; to absolve of; to get free of
tuō jié
脱节
to come apart
tuō lí
脱离
to separate oneself from; to break away from; diastasis (medicine); abscission
tuō luò
脱落
to drop off; to fall off; (of hair, teeth etc) to fall out; to omit (a character when writing)
tuō shēn
脱身
to get away; to escape (from obligations); to free oneself; to disengage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
脱
脱
脱
脱
脱
脱
脱
脱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 脱
Say “tuō” 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 脱
Common words and phrases
bǎi tuō
to break away from; to cast off (old ideas etc); to get rid of; to break away (from)
jiě tuō
to untie; to free; to absolve of; to get free of
tuō jié
to come apart
tuō lí
to separate oneself from; to break away from; diastasis (medicine); abscission
tuō luò
to drop off; to fall off; (of hair, teeth etc) to fall out; to omit (a character when writing)
tuō shēn
to get away; to escape (from obligations); to free oneself; to disengage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“脱”。
Zhège zì shì “tuō”.
This character is “脱”.
我正在学习“脱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tuō” zì.
I am learning the character “脱”.
请写一遍“脱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tuō”.
Please write “脱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 脱?
脱 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 脱 (tuō) mean?
脱 (tuō) means to shed.
What is the radical of 脱?
The radical of 脱 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.