COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 突 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dog 犬 rushing out of a cave 穴
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How to Write 突 (tū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dash
tūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tū
突
to dash
Common words
tū rán
突然
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
tū chū
突出
prominent; outstanding; to give prominence to; to protrude
chōng tū
冲突
conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests)
tū fā
突发
to occur suddenly
tū pò
突破
to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount (an obstacle); (sports) to break through the opponent's defense
tū jī
突击
sudden and violent attack; assault; fig. rushed job; concentrated effort to finish a job quickly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
突
突
突
突
突
突
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 突
Say “tū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 突
Common words and phrases
tū rán
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
tū chū
prominent; outstanding; to give prominence to; to protrude
chōng tū
conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests)
tū fā
to occur suddenly
tū pò
to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount (an obstacle); (sports) to break through the opponent's defense
tū jī
sudden and violent attack; assault; fig. rushed job; concentrated effort to finish a job quickly
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“突”。
Zhège zì shì “tū”.
This character is “突”.
我正在学习“突”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tū” zì.
I am learning the character “突”.
请写一遍“突”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tū”.
Please write “突” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 突?
突 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 突 (tū) mean?
突 (tū) means to dash.
What is the radical of 突?
The radical of 突 is 穴, associated with Not yet classified.