tiǎn ㄊㄧㄢˇ tim2 HSK 7-9

  • to lick
  • to lap

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 舔 (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

  • 也許你舔了它? Maybe you licked it?
  • 其他人已經舔乾淨鍋底了。 The others have already licked the bottom of the pot.
  • 生活就像是舔仙人掌上的蜂蜜。 Life is like licking honey off a cactus.
  • 亲吻一个抽烟的人就像在舔烟灰缸。 Kissing a person who smokes is like licking an ashtray.

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