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涛

涛 (tāo) · large waves

10 strokesLeft–right

涛 (tāo) means “large waves”. It is made of 氵 + 寿 and has 10 strokes.

Break 涛 into its parts

What 涛 is made of

涛 stroke order

涛 stroke order diagram: 10 strokes, numbered in writing order
涛 is written with 10 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 波涛

大海波涛汹涌。Dàhǎi bōtāo xiōngyǒng.The sea is surging with great waves.
船在波涛中前进。Chuán zài bōtāo zhōng qiánjìn.The ship sails on through the great waves.

Words with 涛

Also built with 氵

Quick facts

Pinyintāo
Meaninglarge waves
Strokes10
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 涛

What does 涛 mean?

涛 (tāo) means “large waves”.

How many strokes does 涛 have?

涛 has 10 strokes.

What parts make up 涛?

涛 is made of 氵 (water) and 寿 (old age).

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