(tuō)

HSK 411 strokesTrad.

to shed

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
tuō
Meaning
to shed; to take off; to escape; to get away from
Strokes
11
HSK level
HSK 4
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰⺼兑

In this compound, the meaning comes from (flesh); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

bǎituō
HSK 4

to break away from

Open 摆脱 page →
tuō
HSK 5

to separate oneself from

Open 脱离 page →
tuōjié
HSK 7-9

to come apart

Open 脱节 page →
tuōluò
HSK 7-9

to drop off; to fall off; (of hair, teeth etc) to fall out

Open 脱落 page →
tuōshēn
HSK 7-9

to get away

Open 脱身 page →
jiětuō
HSK 7-9

to untie

Open 解脱 page →
HSK 7-9

(idiom) to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)

Open 脱口而出 page →
HSK 7-9

to reveal one's talent (idiom)

Open 脱颖而出 page →

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