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塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
塔 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

塔 Stroke Order — How to Write 塔

Stroke Order

塔 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, 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.

塔 Radical and Character Components

Components:土荅

塔 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 荅 indicates the sound.

Radical: 土 + 10 more strokes

塔 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • tǎ

Meanings of 塔 in Chinese

1

tǎ塔

A tall, multi-storied Buddhist structure, often with a pointed top, used to house relics or scriptures; a pagoda.
这座宝塔历史悠久，吸引了许多游客参观
This pagoda has a long history, attracting many tourists to visit.
A tower-shaped building or structure, like a water tower or a lighthouse.
那座高耸的灯塔为海上的船只指明了方向。
That tall lighthouse guided ships at sea.

Common Words and Phrases with 塔

1
tǎ塔diào吊
A common name for a tower crane.
工地上，高大的塔吊正忙碌地吊运着钢筋和水泥，为新建筑的崛起贡献力量。
On the construction site, the tall tower cranes are busily hoisting rebar and cement, contributing to the rise of new buildings.
2
tǎ塔lǐ里mù木hé河
The Tarim River (Tǎlǐmù Hé) is China's longest inland river, located in the northern Tarim Basin in Xinjiang. It originates from the Pamir Mountains and Tian Shan Mountains, flowing into Taitema Lake, with a total length of 2179 kilometers.
塔里木河两岸的胡杨林在秋天呈现出金色的景象，美不胜收
The Populus euphratica forests along the banks of the Tarim River present a magnificent golden spectacle in autumn.
3
tǎ塔lǐ里mù木pén盆dì地
The Tarim Basin is China's largest inland basin, located in southern Xinjiang between the Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains, known for its fertile oases producing cotton and fruits.
塔里木盆地是古丝绸之路的重要通道，其沙漠景观令人叹为观止。
The Tarim Basin was an important passage of the ancient Silk Road, and its desert landscapes are breathtaking.
4
tǎ塔lóu楼
A tower-shaped building, sometimes referring to a turret.
这座城市的天际线被几座高耸的塔楼点缀，它们的外墙闪耀着玻璃的光芒。
The city's skyline is adorned with several towering buildings, their exteriors gleaming with the light of glass.
5
tǎ塔shí什gàn干
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
塔什干是一座历史悠久的城市，拥有许多美丽的建筑和花园。
Tashkent is a city with a long history, featuring many beautiful buildings and gardens.
6
tǎ塔zhōng钟
A clock mounted on a tower or high building, typically having one or more dials.
这座历史悠久的建筑顶部有一个巨大的塔钟，每天准时报时。
At the top of this historic building, there is a giant tower clock that tells time precisely every day.

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Questions about 塔

What does 塔 mean in Chinese?

塔 (tǎ) means “A tower-shaped building or structure, like a water tower or a lighthouse” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 塔?

塔 is pronounced tǎ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 塔 have?

塔 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 塔?

塔 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 塔?

The radical of 塔 is 土, and 塔 is a phono-semantic compound.