(tái)

8 strokes
Readingstáitāi

used in 舌苔[she2 tai1]

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
tái / tāi
Meaning
used in 舌苔[she2 tai1]
Strokes
8
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱艹台

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

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

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

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

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8

Words with

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

绿tái

green algae

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shétāi

(TCM) coating on the tongue (examined for the purpose of diagnosis)

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