荼 tú ㄊㄨˊ tou4

  • thistle
  • common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus)
  • bitter (taste)
  • cruel
  • flowering grass in profusion

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 荼 (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.

Example sentences

  • 战争 戰爭 ( zhàn zhēng zin3 zang1 ) 如火如荼 ( rú huǒ rú tú jyu4 fo2 jyu4 tou4 )。

    War is like a raging fire.

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