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兔 Stroke Order — How to Write 兔

Stroke Order

兔 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 儿, 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.

兔 Radical and Character Components

Components:免丶

兔 is a pictograph. A rabbit.

Radical: 儿 + 6 more strokes

兔 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • tù

Meanings of 兔 in Chinese

1

tù兔

A mammal characterized by long ears, a short tail, a cleft upper lip, and long hind legs, known for its speed; a rabbit or hare. It is often used in common phrases like '兔子' (rabbit).
这只小兔子非常可爱,它喜欢吃胡萝卜。
This little rabbit is very cute; it likes to eat carrots.

Common Words and Phrases with 兔

1
tù兔chún唇
harelip, a congenital condition where a person's upper lip has a vertical split or cleft
小明出生时有兔唇，但经过手术治疗后，现在已经恢复得很好。
Xiao Ming was born with a cleft lip, but after surgical treatment, he has now recovered very well.
2
tù兔qǐ起hú鹘luò落
Describes swift action or the rapid, continuous flow of thoughts in writing or art.
他在武术表演中，一招一式之间兔起鹘落，身形快如闪电，令人眼花缭乱
In his martial arts performance, his every move was incredibly swift and sudden, like a rabbit bolting and a falcon swooping, his body as fast as lightning, dazzling the audience.
3
tù兔sǐ死gǒu狗pēng烹
To eliminate trusted aides or faithful subordinates once they have outlived their usefulness, especially after achieving a common goal.
在公司成功完成项目后，他开始担心自己会兔死狗烹，因为他的主要职责已经完成。
After the company successfully completed the project, he began to worry he might be discarded like a loyal hunting dog once its task is done, as his main responsibilities were already fulfilled.
4
tù兔sǐ死hú狐bēi悲
When the hare dies, the fox is grieved. It describes feeling sad and lonely for the misfortune of one's kind or companion, often due to a shared sense of vulnerability or a similar fate.
当得知同行的一家小公司因为经营不善倒闭时，许多人都有兔死狐悲的感觉，担心自己的未来。
When they learned that a small company in the same industry went bankrupt due to poor management, many people felt sad for their peer, worrying that a similar fate might befall them.
5
tù兔tuō脱
To escape or flee quickly like a rabbit.
那只受惊的野兔，感受到危险后，立刻兔脱而去
The startled wild rabbit, sensing danger, immediately made a quick escape.
6
tù兔zǎi崽zǐ子
A derogatory term for a brat or a bastard, referring to a rude, annoying child or an obnoxious, selfish person.
你这个兔崽子，又把家里弄得一团糟！
You little brat, you've made a mess of the house again!
7
tù兔zi子bù不chī吃wō窝biān边cǎo草
A bad person avoids committing misdeeds in their own locality.
小张刚到这个小区，就听说张大爷是出了名的好心人，他深谙兔子不吃窝边草的道理，所以从不在街坊邻里之间占小便宜，大家都非常信任他。
When Xiao Zhang first moved into this community, he heard that Uncle Zhang was a well-known kind person. He deeply understood the principle that 'a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow,' so he never took advantage of his neighbors, and everyone trusted him greatly.

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Questions about 兔

What does 兔 mean in Chinese?

兔 (tù) means “A mammal characterized by long ears, a short tail, a cleft upper lip, and long hind legs, known for its speed; a rabbit or hare. It is often used in common phrases like '兔子' (rabbit)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 兔?

兔 is pronounced tù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 兔 have?

兔 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 兔?

兔 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 儿. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 兔?

The radical of 兔 is 儿, and 兔 is a pictograph.