COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 亠 is built
亠 can be remembered by breaking it into 丶 + 一. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 亠 (tóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
"lid" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 8)
tóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tóu
亠
"lid" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 8)
Common words
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亠
"lid" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 8)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 亠
Say “tóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
tóu
"lid" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 8)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 亠?
亠 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 亠 (tóu) mean?
亠 (tóu) means "lid" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 8).
What is the radical of 亠?
The radical of 亠 is 亠, associated with Not yet classified.