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圖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
diagram, chart, map, picture; to planzg, 14 strokes, radical 囗, Very Hard
(tu2) T2
  1. 1diagram, chart, map, picture; to plan
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March 24, 2026

(tu2)

The character 圖 (tú) primarily means 'diagram' or 'map' and is often used in contexts involving visual representations of information. It can also refer to a picture or a plan, emphasizing the idea of organization and clarity in presenting data or ideas.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, maps and diagrams are essential for navigation and planning, especially in urban environments. The importance of clear visual representation is evident in traditional Chinese cartography and modern urban planning.

Memory Tip

Imagine drawing a big map (圖) on a piece of paper. The character looks like a house with a roof (土) on top, suggesting the structure of a map or diagram. Remember, 'tú' sounds like 'too,' as in 'too many plans,' which helps remind you that diagrams can help simplify complex ideas.

Meanings of 圖

(tu2)
1diagram, chart, map, picture; to plan
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About 圖

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 圖

Quick Contrast

图 (tú, picture) vs 画 (huà, painting) — use 图 when referring to a diagram or map, while 画 emphasizes artistic representations.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine drawing a big map (圖) on a piece of paper. The character looks like a house with a roof (土) on top, suggesting the structure of a map or diagram. Remember, 'tú' sounds like 'too,' as in 'too many plans,' which helps remind you that diagrams can help simplify complex ideas.

Usage Notes

When using 圖, ensure that the context is clear, as it can refer to various types of visual aids. Common collocations include 圖表 (túbiǎo, chart) and 地圖 (dìtú, map). Learners should pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing 'tú' can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 圖 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other visual-related words like 照片 (zhàopiàn, photo) and 地圖 (dìtú, map), which are useful in both HSK vocabulary and daily conversation. Students should practice using 圖 in sentences to reinforce its meaning and context.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, maps and diagrams are essential for navigation and planning, especially in urban environments. The importance of clear visual representation is evident in traditional Chinese cartography and modern urban planning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 圖 with 像 (xiàng, likeness) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我畫了一個像' (Wǒ huàle yīgè xiàng) instead of '我畫了一個圖' (Wǒ huàle yīgè tú) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 圖

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Etymology of 圖

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 圖. Pictograph of a map of territory.

Memory Hint

A map of a district's 啚 borders 囗

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 圖?

Decomposition of 圖

IDS Structure⿴囗啚
Full Character
=
wei2
enclosing
bi3
inner
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 圖?

Write 圖

Practice writing stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Cultural Notes for 圖

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, maps and diagrams are essential for navigation and planning, especially in urban environments. The importance of clear visual representation is evident in traditional Chinese cartography and modern urban planning.

Word Family of 圖

Words Containing This Character20
diagram
试图shìtúto attempt試圖
图片túpiànimage圖片
地图dìtúmap地圖
图书馆túshūguǎnlibrary圖書館
企图qǐtúto attempt企圖
图像túxiàngimage圖像
图案tú’àndesign圖案
意图yìtúintent意圖
图书túshūbooks (in a library or bookstore)圖書
西雅图Seattle, Washington State西雅圖
拼图jigsaw puzzle拼圖
图形túxíngpicture圖形
图表túbiǎochart圖表
心电图electrocardiogram (ECG)心電圖
图纸túzhǐblueprint圖紙
蓝图lántúblueprint藍圖
图画túhuàdrawing圖畫
草图a sketch草圖
妄图to try in vain妄圖
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Compound Meaning

What does 图 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 圖

You can say '我需要一個地圖' (Wǒ xūyào yīgè dìtú), which means 'I need a map.'