COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 汰 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 太 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 汰 (tài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to discard
tàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
tài
汰
to discard
Common words
táo tài
淘汰
to wash out; (fig.) to cull; to weed out; to eliminate
yōu shèng liè tài
优胜劣汰
survival of the fittest (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
汰
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汰
汰
汰
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 汰
Say “tài” 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.
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Common words and phrases
táo tài
to wash out; (fig.) to cull; to weed out; to eliminate
yōu shèng liè tài
survival of the fittest (idiom)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 汰?
汰 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 汰 (tài) mean?
汰 (tài) means to discard.
What is the radical of 汰?
The radical of 汰 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.