屠 Stroke Order — How to Write 屠
屠 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尸, 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.
屠 Radical and Character Components
屠 is a phono-semantic compound: 尸 (corpse) carries the meaning, while 者 indicates the sound.
Radical: 尸 + 9 more strokes
屠 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tú
Meanings of 屠 in Chinese
1
tú屠
To slaughter (animals); by extension, to massacre; also used in idioms to describe a high-level but impractical skill (e.g., 'slaying dragons').
那位屠夫每天清晨都在市场准备新鲜的肉。
That butcher prepares fresh meat in the market every morning.
As part of 'Tusu' (屠苏), it refers to a compound term that in ancient Chinese texts could mean a type of herb, a thatched hut, or, most famously, a traditional herbal wine consumed during the Chinese New Year for good health.
春节期间，人们有饮屠苏酒的习俗，以期祛病延年
During the Spring Festival, people have the custom of drinking Tusu wine, hoping to ward off illness and prolong life.
Common Words and Phrases with 屠
1
A butcher; figuratively, a cruel official or tyrant.
那位屠伯手艺精湛，切肉又快又好，很受顾客信赖
That butcher is highly skilled, cutting meat quickly and well, earning the trust of customers.
2
A slaughterhouse; a place where animals are killed for food.
这家屠场供应小镇上所有的肉店和餐馆。
This slaughterhouse supplies all the butcher shops and restaurants in the small town.
3
To massacre all the residents of a conquered city.
历史记载中不乏关于屠城悲剧的描述，令人读来唏嘘
Historical records abound with descriptions of city-wide massacre tragedies, which are heartbreaking to read.
4
A butcher's knife, typically heavy and sharp, used for slaughtering animals.
他决心放下屠刀，立地成佛，从此不再做任何伤害他人的事情。
He resolved to abandon his harmful ways and instantly become good, vowing never to harm anyone again.
5
To poison and destroy; to massacre.
不良信息会屠毒年轻人的心灵，使其无法健康成长。
Harmful information can poison and corrupt the minds of young people, preventing them from growing up healthily.
6
malicious and harmful writings; poisonous and venomous articles
他用屠毒笔墨攻击对手，试图败坏其名声
He used malicious writings to attack his opponent, attempting to tarnish their reputation.
7
A butcher, someone who slaughters animals or sells meat; also used to describe a ruthless killer of innocent people.
村里的屠夫每天清晨就起来，准备新鲜的肉供大家购买。
The village butcher gets up early every morning to prepare fresh meat for everyone to buy.
8
butcher
村里的屠户每天清晨就开始忙碌，准备新鲜的肉品。
The village butcher starts working early every morning to prepare fresh meat.
9
10
To kill a large number of people or animals, especially in a brutal way; massacre.
在古代，饥荒时期经常发生对牲畜的屠杀以维持生存
In ancient times, during periods of famine, the slaughter of livestock often occurred to sustain survival.
11
Tusu (屠苏, túsū) is a traditional Chinese medicinal wine, typically drunk on Lunar New Year's Day for good health. It can also refer to houses or thatched huts.
大年初一，家家户户都会饮用屠苏酒，以祈求新年平安顺遂
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, every household drinks Tusu wine to pray for peace and prosperity in the new year.
12
To kill animals, especially livestock, for food.
这家肉店每天屠宰新鲜的猪肉和牛肉。
This butcher shop slaughters fresh pork and beef every day.
13
A place where animals are killed for meat.
这家屠宰场每天处理大量的牲畜，以满足市场需求。
This slaughterhouse processes a large number of livestock daily to meet market demand.
More words with 屠
- tú屠sū苏jiǔ酒Tusu wine, A traditional Chinese medicinal wine
- tú屠xiān先shēng生Mr. Tu, Mr. Butcher
- zài在tú屠zǎi宰hòu后after slaughter, post-slaughter
Idioms with 屠
- tú屠lóng龙zhī之jì技a useless but impressive skill
- tú屠mén门dà大jiáo嚼feed on illusions
- fàng放xià下tú屠dāo刀repent and mend one's ways
- tú屠lóng龙zhī之jì伎exquisite but useless skill
- gǔ鼓dāo刀tú屠zhě者a butcher or person of low social status
- guò过tú屠dà大jué嚼console oneself with wishful thinking
- guò过tú屠mén门ér而dà大jué嚼console oneself with imaginary satisfaction
- yòu右jiǎn翦zuǒ左tú屠Completely wipe out; utterly destroy
- tú屠cháng肠jué决fèi肺suffer a gruesome, agonizing death
- tú屠gǒu狗mài卖jiāng浆engage in humble occupations
- tú屠suǒ所niú牛yáng羊Doomed to die soon
- duì对tú屠mén门ér而dà大jué嚼desire unattainable, comfort with illusions
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Open the tool →Questions about 屠
What does 屠 mean in Chinese?
屠 (tú) means “To slaughter (animals)” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 屠?
屠 is pronounced tú in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 屠 have?
屠 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 屠?
屠 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 尸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 屠?
The radical of 屠 is 尸, and 屠 is a phono-semantic compound.