Character Animation

Character: 投

Pinyin: tóu (tou2)

Meaning: to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc) / to cast (a ballot) / to cast (a glance, a shadow etc) / to put in (money for investment, a coin to operate a slot machine) / to send (a letter, a manuscript etc) / to throw oneself into (a river, a well etc to commit suicide) / to go to; to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of / (coll.) to rinse (clothes) in water

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "投" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

✓ Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
✓ Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
✓ Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
✓ The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly