How to Write 兔 (tù)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 兔
The character 兔 (Traditional: 兔) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Rabbit". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 8-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 兔 is built on the radical Radical 10 (儿 - legs). Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A pictograph of a rabbit, showing the head, long ears, body, and a short tail.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 草丛里跑出来一只兔子。
cǎocóng lǐ pǎo chūlái yī zhī tùzi.
Traditional: 草叢裡跑出來一隻兔子。
cou2 cung4 lei5 paau2 ceot1 loi4 jat1 zi1 tou3 zi2.
"A rabbit ran out of the bushes."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as tù. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is tou3. 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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