tóu ㄊㄡˊ tau4 HSK 4 進階級 · Level 3

  • to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc)
  • to cast (a ballot)
  • to cast (a glance, a shadow etc)
  • to put in (money for investment, a coin to operate a slot machine)
  • to send (a letter, a manuscript etc)
  • to throw oneself into (a river, a well etc to commit suicide)
  • to go to; to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of
  • (coll.) to rinse (clothes) in water

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 投 (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

  • 投進去! Throw in!
  • 你投给谁? Who are you voting for?
  • 我們投降。 We surrender.
  • 我投肯一票。 I voted for Ken.
  • 投票給湯姆。 Vote for Tom.

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