ㄊㄨˇ tou2

  • surname Tu
  • Tu ethnic group

ㄊㄨˇ tou2 HSK 3 HSK 6 進階級 · Level 3

  • earth
  • dust
  • clay
  • local
  • indigenous
  • crude opium
  • unsophisticated
  • one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音 bā yīn ㄅㄚ ㄧㄣ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 土 (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

  • 那是土星。 That is Saturn.
  • 我喜歡土豆。 I like potatoes.
  • 土星有光環。 Saturn has rings.
  • 土豆很便宜的。 Potatoes are very cheap.
  • 把土豆切一下。 Cut the potatoes.

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