COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 陶 is built
Traditional etymology note: A mound 阝 of clay 匋; 匋 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 陶 (táo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pottery
táoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
táo
陶
pottery
Common words
táo cí
陶瓷
pottery and porcelain; ceramics
táo yě
陶冶
lit. to fire pots and smelt metal; fig. to educate
táo zuì
陶醉
to be infatuated with; to be drunk with; to be enchanted with; to revel in
xūn táo
熏陶
to seep in; to influence; to nurture; influence
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
陶
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 陶
Say “táo” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 陶
Common words and phrases
táo cí
pottery and porcelain; ceramics
táo yě
lit. to fire pots and smelt metal; fig. to educate
táo zuì
to be infatuated with; to be drunk with; to be enchanted with; to revel in
xūn táo
to seep in; to influence; to nurture; influence
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“陶”。
Zhège zì shì “táo”.
This character is “陶”.
我正在学习“陶”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “táo” zì.
I am learning the character “陶”.
请写一遍“陶”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “táo”.
Please write “陶” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 陶?
陶 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 陶 (táo) mean?
陶 (táo) means pottery.
What is the radical of 陶?
The radical of 陶 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.