COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 透 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 秀 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 透 (tòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to penetrate; to seep through
tòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tòu
透
(bound form) to penetrate; to seep through
Common words
tòu guò
透过
to pass through; to penetrate; by means of; via
tòu lù
透露
to leak out; to divulge; to reveal
tòu míng
透明
transparent; (fig.) transparent; open to scrutiny
shèn tòu
渗透
(lit. and fig.) to permeate; to seep into; (of a product, idea etc) to penetrate (in a population); (of hostile forces) to infiltrate
tòu chè
透彻
penetrating; thorough; incisive
tòu qì
透气
to flow freely (of air); to ventilate; to breathe (of fabric etc); to take a breath of fresh air
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
透
透
透
透
透
透
透
透
LEARNING TIP
Remember 透
Say “tòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 透
Common words and phrases
tòu guò
to pass through; to penetrate; by means of; via
tòu lù
to leak out; to divulge; to reveal
tòu míng
transparent; (fig.) transparent; open to scrutiny
shèn tòu
(lit. and fig.) to permeate; to seep into; (of a product, idea etc) to penetrate (in a population); (of hostile forces) to infiltrate
tòu chè
penetrating; thorough; incisive
tòu qì
to flow freely (of air); to ventilate; to breathe (of fabric etc); to take a breath of fresh air
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“透”。
Zhège zì shì “tòu”.
This character is “透”.
我正在学习“透”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tòu” zì.
I am learning the character “透”.
请写一遍“透”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tòu”.
Please write “透” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 透?
透 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 透 (tòu) mean?
透 (tòu) means (bound form) to penetrate; to seep through.
What is the radical of 透?
The radical of 透 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.