How to Write 桃 (táo)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 桃
The character 桃 (Traditional: 桃) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Peach". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 10-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Animals, Fruits & Food, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 桃 is built on the radical 木 (Tree radical), 75. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) indicates the category, 兆 (sign/omen) provides the phonetic sound and suggests the ripening of the fruit.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 春天的时候，公园里的桃花开了。
Chūntiān de shíhòu, gōngyuán lǐ de táohuā kāile.
Traditional: 春天的時候，公園裡的桃花開了。
Ceon1 tin1 dik1 si4 hau6, gung1 jyun4 leoi5 dik1 tou4 faa1 hoi1 liu5.
"In the spring, the peach blossoms in the park bloomed."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as táo. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is tou4. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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