tūn ㄊㄨㄣ tan1 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • to swallow
  • to take

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 吞 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 吞下吧! Swallow!
  • 房子被火吞噬了。 The house was in flames.
  • 他狼吞虎咽地吃了一顿。 He devoured his meal.
  • 食物在吞嚥前要經過咀嚼。 Food should be chewed before being swallowed.
  • 别狼吞虎咽的。你最好细嚼慢咽地吃。 Stop inhaling your food. You should eat a little slower.

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