图 Stroke Order — How to Write 图
图 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 囗, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
图 Radical and Character Components
图 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 圖; a map of a district's 啚 borders 囗.
Radical: 囗 + 5 more strokes
图 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tú
Meanings of 图 in Chinese
1
tú图
An image or representation produced by drawing, painting, or printing, often found in pictures, patterns, atlases, or illustrated manuals.
她设计的服装图案受到了很多人的喜爱。
The patterns she designed for the clothes were loved by many people.
refers to a map, diagram, or chart; also used in idioms where '图' might refer to a scroll or document, revealing a hidden element.
请在这张结构图上指出问题所在。
Please point out the problem on this structural diagram.
to draw; a picture, drawing, diagram, or illustration.
他正在用铅笔画一幅风景图。
He is drawing a landscape picture with a pencil.
plan, scheme, grand design; often used in phrases like '宏图' (grand ambition/plan) or '良图' (good plan).
为实现自己的宏图伟业，他日夜兼程，努力奋斗。
To realize his grand plan and ambition, he works tirelessly day and night.
To seek, plan, or attempt to gain something, often with a connotation of personal benefit or ambition.
他做事向来唯利是图，从不考虑别人的感受。
He always acts purely for profit, never considering others' feelings.
Common Words and Phrases with 图
1
A pattern or design, often decorative and symmetrical.
这条裙子上绣着精美的花卉图案。
This dress is embroidered with delicate floral patterns.
2
To seek repayment or retaliation.
他帮助别人从不图报，只希望他们过得好。
He never seeks recompense when helping others; he only wishes them well.
3
To murder for money.
他因为沉迷赌博，最终走上了图财害命的绝路
He, due to his addiction to gambling, eventually embarked on the desperate path of killing for money.
4
An atlas; a bound collection of tables, charts, or full-page illustrations for any subject.
这本植物图册详细介绍了各种花卉的生长习性。
This botanical atlas provides detailed information on the growth habits of various flowers.
5
try to survive; struggle for survival
面对严峻的市场挑战，这家老字号企业正积极转型，努力图存。
Faced with severe market challenges, this long-established enterprise is actively transforming and striving for survival.
6
A thumbtack or drawing pin.
我用图钉把这张便条固定在布告栏上。
I used a thumbtack to fix this note to the bulletin board.
7
8
Atlases, land charts, and census registers; also refers to books and documents.
图书馆里保存着许多珍贵的古老图籍，记录了过去的风貌。
The library preserves many valuable ancient maps and registers, which record the landscape of the past.
9
maps or drawings; graphic materials
项目团队正在核对所有设计图件，以确保施工细节的准确性。
The project team is verifying all design drawings and documents to ensure the accuracy of construction details.
10
An illustrated handbook or pictorial guide.
这本植物图鉴详细介绍了各种花卉的特征和生长习性。
This botanical illustrated guide details the characteristics and growth habits of various flowers.
11
An explanation or analysis using diagrams, figures, or other visual representations.
这本书通过生动的图解，让复杂的概念变得容易理解。
This book uses vivid diagrams to make complex concepts easy to understand.
12
A scene or view, especially in a picture; metaphorically, a prospect or vision, often an ideal or future scenario.
这幅画描绘了一个宁静的乡村图景。
This painting depicts a tranquil rural scene.
13
To try to deny or repudiate (e.g., a debt); to falsely accuse or blackmail.
他欠了老板一笔钱，却想方设法地图赖不还。
He owes his boss a sum of money, but he is trying every means to falsely deny or repudiate the debt.
14
legend or key (of a map, chart, etc.)
请参考图例来理解地图上的各种符号。
Please refer to the legend to understand the various symbols on the map.
15
to seek private gain or personal profit
一些商家为了图利，不惜降低产品质量。
Some businesses, in their pursuit of profit, are willing to compromise product quality.
16
An illustrated catalog or record, often pertaining to antiques or artworks.
这家艺术画廊为即将到来的画展准备了一份精美的图录。
This art gallery has prepared an exquisite catalogue for the upcoming exhibition.
More words with 图
- lán蓝tú图blueprint
- wàng妄tú图vainly attempt, scheme
- bǎn版tú图Territory, Domain
- fù附tú图attached drawing
- gài概tú图Outline map, Sketch map
- hóng宏tú图A great plan or grand prospect.
- hóng鸿tú图Grand plan, Great undertaking
- huì绘tú图to draw; to chart; to map
- kuàng框tú图Block diagram
- miáo描tú图tracing; to trace a drawing
- shài晒tú图To make blueprints.
- xī希tú图To attempt to, To seek
- xiàng项tú图Item Chart
- xú徐tú图Seek gradually, Plan slowly
- yú舆tú图map, atlas
- gòu构tú图Composition
- qǐ企tú图attempt, intend
- bó柏lā拉tú图Plato
- pōu剖miàn面tú图cross-section, sectional view
- pōu剖shì视tú图cutaway view
Idioms with 图
- tú图móu谋bù不guǐ轨plot illicit activities
- tú图qióng穷bǐ匕xiàn见true motive revealed at critical point
- tú图qióng穷bǐ匕xiàn现reveal true intentions at the critical moment
- tú图wén文bìng并mào茂excellent pictures and accompanying text
- àn按tú图suǒ索jì骥follow a map to find a horse
- bié别yǒu有qǐ企tú图have an ulterior motive
- dà大zhǎn展hóng宏tú图Unfold grand plans and achieve great things
- fā发fèn奋tú图qiáng强Strive for self-improvement
- fā发fèn愤tú图qiáng强strive to improve and prosper
- fān翻rán然gǎi改tú图suddenly change one's plan
- fèn奋fā发tú图qiáng强strive for prosperity and strength
- gǎn感ēn恩tú图bào报grateful and seek to repay kindness
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Open the tool →Questions about 图
What does 图 mean in Chinese?
图 (tú) means “to draw” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 图?
图 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 图 have?
图 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 图?
图 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 囗. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 图?
The radical of 图 is 囗, and 图 is an ideographic compound.