饕餮

饕餮 tāo tiè ㄊㄠ ㄊㄧㄝˋ tou1 tit3

  • ferocious mythological animal, the fifth son of the dragon king
  • zoomorphic mask motif, found on Shang and Zhou ritual bronzes
  • gluttonous
  • sumptuous (banquet)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 饕 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

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

Character breakdown