COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 投 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 殳 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 投 (tóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc)
tóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tóu
投
to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc)
Common words
tóu rù
投入
to throw into; to put into; to throw oneself into; to participate in
tóu piào
投票
to vote; vote
tóu sù
投诉
complaint; to complain; to register a complaint (esp. as a customer)
tóu zī
投资
investment; to invest
tóu bèn
投奔
to seek shelter; to seek asylum
tóu fàng
投放
to input; to throw in; to unload; to put into circulation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
投
投
投
投
投
投
投
投
LEARNING TIP
Remember 投
Say “tóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 投
Common words and phrases
tóu rù
to throw into; to put into; to throw oneself into; to participate in
tóu piào
to vote; vote
tóu sù
complaint; to complain; to register a complaint (esp. as a customer)
tóu zī
investment; to invest
tóu bèn
to seek shelter; to seek asylum
tóu fàng
to input; to throw in; to unload; to put into circulation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“投”。
Zhège zì shì “tóu”.
This character is “投”.
我正在学习“投”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tóu” zì.
I am learning the character “投”.
请写一遍“投”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tóu”.
Please write “投” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 投?
投 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 投 (tóu) mean?
投 (tóu) means to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc).
What is the radical of 投?
The radical of 投 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.