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March 24, 2026
橐tuó(tuo2)
The character 橐 (tuó) primarily refers to a bag or sack, often used for carrying items. It can also denote a hollow tube that is open at both ends. While less common in everyday conversation, it is often encountered in literary or historical contexts.
Strokes16Radical木Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, bags and sacks like 橐 were vital for carrying goods during trade, reflecting the importance of commerce in Chinese history. The character may also be found in ancient texts that discuss transportation or agriculture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bag (橐) that is open on both ends, like a tube. The shape of the character resembles a sack with handles, and you can remember the pronunciation 'tuó' by thinking of a 'tote' bag that you 'tow' behind you.
Meanings of 橐
tuó(tuo2)
1bag, sack; a hollow tub open at both ends
2tube open at both ends
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橐Simplified
16Strokes
木Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bag (橐) that is open on both ends, like a tube. The shape of the character resembles a sack with handles, and you can remember the pronunciation 'tuó' by thinking of a 'tote' bag that you 'tow' behind you.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 橐 with similar characters that represent different kinds of containers. This character is more formal and might not be used in casual conversation. Common collocations include 橐包 (tuóbāo) for 'sack bag.'
HSK Study Tips
This character is not included in the HSK levels, making it less common for beginners. However, students should focus on its components and pronunciation as it may appear in literary texts or advanced vocabulary discussions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, bags and sacks like 橐 were vital for carrying goods during trade, reflecting the importance of commerce in Chinese history. The character may also be found in ancient texts that discuss transportation or agriculture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 橐 with similar-sounding characters, leading to mispronunciation. For example, saying 'luó' instead of 'tuó' can change the meaning entirely. Always remember the initial 't' sound.
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Cultural Notes for 橐
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In traditional Chinese culture, bags and sacks like 橐 were vital for carrying goods during trade, reflecting the importance of commerce in Chinese history. The character may also be found in ancient texts that discuss transportation or agriculture.
Word Family of 橐
Words Containing This Character2
橐tuósack
橐橐(onom.) footsteps
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What does 橐 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 橐
It is mainly used to refer to sacks or bags, particularly in historical or literary contexts.
It is not commonly used in everyday language but may appear in specific contexts or literature.
The correct pronunciation is 'tuó', with a rising tone.
