透 Stroke Order — How to Write 透
透 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, 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.
透 Radical and Character Components
透 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 秀 indicates the sound.
Radical: 辶 + 7 more strokes
透 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tòu
Meanings of 透 in Chinese
1
tòu透
To pass through; to penetrate; to be transparent.
这块玻璃很透明，能清楚地看到外面。
This piece of glass is very transparent; you can clearly see outside.
To be thorough, penetrating, or completely understand something; often used to describe deep analysis or insight.
他对这个问题分析得很透彻。
He analyzed this problem very thoroughly.
To reveal or disclose information, often implying that it was not meant to be widely known; to leak.
他透露了一些关于新项目的消息。
He revealed some news about the new project.
To an extreme degree; thoroughly; completely, often emphasizing an intense feeling or state.
我今天加班，真是累透了。
I worked overtime today; I'm absolutely exhausted.
To reveal, show through, or permeate (a quality or feeling).
她的脸上透着一丝疲惫。
A hint of tiredness showed on her face.
To reach a full or sufficient degree; thoroughly; completely.
衣服湿透了。
The clothes are completely soaked.
Common Words and Phrases with 透
1
Thorough and penetrating, especially in understanding or analysis.
他经过深入研究，对这个复杂的问题有了透彻的理解
After in-depth research, he gained a thorough understanding of this complex problem.
2
to reveal secrets or inside information; to disclose the full details
他终于透底了，告诉我们那个新项目的具体计划。
He finally revealed the details, telling us the specific plans for the new project.
3
Utterly; extremely; thoroughly (often with a negative connotation).
他的愚蠢真是透顶了，竟然相信了那个荒谬的谎言。
His stupidity was utter; he actually believed that absurd lie.
4
to let air in; to ventilate; to leak (a secret)
这件衬衫面料轻薄，非常透风，夏天穿很舒服。
This shirt's fabric is light and thin, very airy, comfortable to wear in summer.
5
Referring to something piercingly cold that penetrates to the bones, or a profound and thorough understanding of something.
冬日的寒风透骨，让人不禁裹紧了身上的衣服。
The bone-chilling winter wind made people instinctively wrap their clothes tighter.
6
to allow light to pass through; translucent or transparent
这个玻璃瓶透光性很好，可以看到里面的液体。
This glass bottle has very good light transmission, allowing you to see the liquid inside.
7
through; via
我们透过不懈的努力，最终完成了这个复杂的项目。
Through our unremitting efforts, we finally completed this complex project.
8
A good sweat that covers the whole body, leaving one feeling comfortable.
跑完马拉松后，小明全身透汗，但感觉非常畅快。
After finishing the marathon, Xiao Ming was drenched in sweat from head to toe, but felt incredibly refreshed.
9
To drop a hint or deliberately reveal information.
她不小心透话了，说公司正在考虑一项新的福利政策，结果引起了同事们的热烈讨论。
She accidentally let slip that the company was considering a new benefits policy, which led to a lively discussion among colleagues.
10
A lens is a transparent optical component, typically made of glass or other transparent material, with two regular surfaces (at least one curved), used to converge or diverge light (or other radiation) and form images, especially in optical instruments.
照相机的核心部件是透镜，它负责将场景的光线聚焦到传感器上。
The core component of a camera is the lens, which is responsible for focusing the light from the scene onto the sensor.
11
Transparent and bright.
经过一番打扫，玻璃窗变得透亮儿了，阳光都能直接照进来。
After a thorough cleaning, the glass window became crystal clear, allowing the sunlight to shine directly in.
12
To divulge or leak information.
他不小心透漏了周末派对的惊喜计划。
He accidentally revealed the surprise plan for the weekend party.
13
To reveal or disclose (information).
他无意中透露了公司即将推出新项目的消息。
He inadvertently revealed the news that the company was about to launch a new project.
14
15
The quality or state of being transparent; the ability to allow light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
这种玻璃的透明度很高，可以看到窗外清晰的景色。
This type of glass has high transparency, allowing for a clear view of the scenery outside the window.
16
An object that allows light to pass through, such as water or glass.
玻璃是一种常见的透明体，常用于窗户和杯子。
Glass is a common transparent body, often used for windows and cups.
More words with 透
- shèn渗tòu透infiltrate, penetrate
- shī湿tòu透soaked, drenched
- jìn浸tòu透Saturate, Permeate
- tī剔tòu透crystal clear, transparent
- āo凹tòu透jìng镜concave lens
- tòu透qì气Breathable, Ventilate
- chuān穿tòu透penetrate, pierce
- tòu透chū出reveal, show
- tòu透lù露chū出reveal, disclose
- cān参tòu透Understand thoroughly, See through
- gān干tòu透completely dry, bone dry
- kàn看tòu透see through, understand fully
- tōng通tòu透clear, transparent
- tòu透qì气xìng性breathability, air permeability
- tòu透shì视perspective, fluoroscopy
- cāi猜tòu透figure out, see through
- chuān穿tòu透lì力penetrating power, penetrability
- tòu透guāng光xìng性translucency, light transmittance
- tòu透tou透qì气get some fresh air, take a breather
- bàn半tòu透míng明translucent, semi-transparent
Idioms with 透
- fēng风yǔ雨bù不tòu透impenetrable to wind and rain
- líng玲lóng珑tī剔tòu透exquisite, delicate, and transparent
- wò握quán拳tòu透zhǎng掌clench fists in extreme indignation
- tòu透gǔ古tōng通jīn今understand ancient and modern times
- tòu透xīn心liáng凉deeply disappointed
- cān参tòu透jī机guān关See through a scheme
- fēng风sī丝bù不tòu透completely sealed and airtight
- fēng风yǔ语bù不tòu透impenetrable or strictly guarded
- líng玲lóng珑tòu透lòu漏exquisitely intricate and transparent
- shuǐ水xiè泄bù不tòu透impenetrable
- tī剔tòu透líng玲lóng珑delicate, exquisite, clever, and ingenious
- tòu透gǔ骨suān酸xīn心feel extreme, penetrating sorrow
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Open the tool →Questions about 透
What does 透 mean in Chinese?
透 (tòu) means “To pass through” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 透?
透 is pronounced tòu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 透 have?
透 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 透?
透 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 透?
The radical of 透 is 辶, and 透 is a phono-semantic compound.