COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吐 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 土 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吐 (tǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to spit
tǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tǔ
吐
to spit
Common words
ǒu tǔ
呕吐
to vomit
tǔ cáo
吐槽
(slang) to roast; to ridicule; also pr. [tu3 cao2]
tūn tūn tǔ tǔ
吞吞吐吐
to hum and haw (idiom); to mumble as if hiding sth; to speak and break off, then start again; to hold sth back
tǔ
吐
to spit; to send out (silk from a silkworm, bolls from cotton flowers etc); to say; to pour out (one's grievances)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
吐
吐
吐
吐
吐
吐
吐
吐
LEARNING TIP
Remember 吐
Say “tǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吐
Common words and phrases
ǒu tǔ
to vomit
tǔ cáo
(slang) to roast; to ridicule; also pr. [tu3 cao2]
tūn tūn tǔ tǔ
to hum and haw (idiom); to mumble as if hiding sth; to speak and break off, then start again; to hold sth back
tǔ
to spit; to send out (silk from a silkworm, bolls from cotton flowers etc); to say; to pour out (one's grievances)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吐”。
Zhège zì shì “tǔ”.
This character is “吐”.
我正在学习“吐”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “吐”.
请写一遍“吐”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tǔ”.
Please write “吐” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吐?
吐 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 吐 (tǔ) mean?
吐 (tǔ) means to spit.
What is the radical of 吐?
The radical of 吐 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.