凸
Meaning:
to protrude, to bulge out; convex
HSK 3
Frequency:
#588
Pinyin:
tū
Strokes:
5
Radical:
凵
How to Write 凸 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "凸" in Chinese
The Chinese character 凸 (tū) means "to protrude, to bulge out; convex". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 凸 include: 凸凸, 凸凸, 凹凸.
📚 Words and Phrases with 凸
Common words containing this character
凸凸
convex on both sides (of lens)
HSK 2
凸凸
convex on both sides (of lens)
HSK 2
凹凸
concave or convex
HSK 2
激凸
protruding nipples or bulging penis (contours of intimate body parts visible through clothing)
HSK 2
凹凸形
crenelated; corrugated
HSK 3
盈凸月
full moon
HSK 3
绿豆凸
see 綠豆椪|绿豆椪[lu:4 dou4 peng4]
HSK 3
双凸面
convex on both sides (of lens)
HSK 3
U凸内裤
contour pouch brief (men's underwear)
HSK 4
前凸后翘
(of a woman) to have nice curves; buxom; shapely
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A rectangle with a bulge
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "凸"?
- The pinyin is tū
- How many strokes does "凸" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "凸" mean?
- to protrude, to bulge out; convex
- What is the radical of "凸"?
- The radical is "凵"