COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 托 is built
Traditional etymology note: Using one's hands 扌 for support 乇; 乇 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 托 (tuō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hold up in one's hand; to support with one's palm
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tuō
托
to hold up in one's hand; to support with one's palm
Common words
tuō yùn
托运
to consign (goods); to check through (baggage)
wěi tuō
委托
to entrust; to trust; to commission
bài tuō
拜托
to request sb to do sth; please!
chèn tuō
衬托
to serve to highlight; to serve as a backdrop or contrasting element
hōng tuō
烘托
background (of a painting); backdrop; a foil (to set off something to advantage); to offset (something to advantage)
jì tuō
寄托
to entrust (to sb); to place (one's hope, energy etc) in; a thing in which one invests (one's hope, energy etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 托
Say “tuō” 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.
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Common words and phrases
tuō yùn
to consign (goods); to check through (baggage)
wěi tuō
to entrust; to trust; to commission
bài tuō
to request sb to do sth; please!
chèn tuō
to serve to highlight; to serve as a backdrop or contrasting element
hōng tuō
background (of a painting); backdrop; a foil (to set off something to advantage); to offset (something to advantage)
jì tuō
to entrust (to sb); to place (one's hope, energy etc) in; a thing in which one invests (one's hope, energy etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“托”。
Zhège zì shì “tuō”.
This character is “托”.
我正在学习“托”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tuō” zì.
I am learning the character “托”.
请写一遍“托”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tuō”.
Please write “托” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 托?
托 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 托 (tuō) mean?
托 (tuō) means to hold up in one's hand; to support with one's palm.
What is the radical of 托?
The radical of 托 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.