圖 meaning and stroke order
Diagram, chart, map, picture; to plan
How to write 圖, stroke by stroke
14 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
Meaning of 圖
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- diagram
- picture
- drawing
- chart
- map
- to plan
How 圖 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. A map of a district's 啚 borders 囗.
Radical: 囗 (enclosure), shared by 39 characters on this site.
How to remember 圖
Picture 圖 as a map: the outer box 囗 is the border of a district, and 啚 inside is the area being drawn. A bordered drawing of a place gives you a map, diagram, or picture.
圖 is the traditional form, and mainland China writes it as 图. It appears in many everyday words like 地圖 (dìtú) map, 圖片 (túpiàn) picture, and 圖書館 (túshūguǎn) library. It also means to plan or aim for, as in 試圖 (shìtú) to attempt: 他試圖說服我。(Tā shìtú shuōfú wǒ.) He tried to convince me.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 圖 with 圓 (yuán, round) or 團 (tuán, group), since all three sit inside the same box 囗. Check the inside: 圖 has 啚, with a small 口 on top and a box shape below it.
Common words with 圖
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 地圖 | dìtú | map | HSK 1 |
| 圖書館 | túshūguǎn | library | HSK 1 |
| 圖片 | túpiàn | picture; photograph | HSK 2 |
| 圖畫 | túhuà | drawing; picture | HSK 3 |
| 圖案 | tú'àn | design; pattern | HSK 4 |
| 試圖 | shìtú | to attempt; to try | HSK 5 |
| 企圖 | qǐtú | to attempt; to try | HSK 6 |
| 圖書 | túshū | books (in a library or bookstore) | HSK 6 |
| 圖像 | túxiàng | image; picture; graphic | HSK 7-9 |
| 意圖 | yìtú | intent; intention | HSK 7-9 |
| 藍圖 | lántú | blueprint | HSK 7-9 |
| 圖表 | túbiǎo | chart; diagram | HSK 7-9 |
| 圖紙 | túzhǐ | blueprint; drawing | HSK 7-9 |
| 插圖 | chātú | illustration | HSK 7-9 |
Questions about 圖
How many strokes are in 圖?
圖 is written with 14 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 圖 mean?
圖 (tú) means diagram, chart, map, picture; to plan. A common word with it is 地图 (dìtú), meaning "map".
How do you pronounce 圖?
圖 is pronounced tú, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 圖?
The radical of 圖 is 囗, which carries the idea of "enclosure". Dictionaries list 圖 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 圖?
圖 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 图, used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is there a difference between 試圖 and 企圖?
Both mean to attempt. 試圖 is fairly neutral. 企圖 often suggests a scheme or a bad intention, as in 企圖逃跑 (qǐtú táopǎo) to attempt to escape.
Should I say 圖片 or 照片 for a photo?
照片 (zhàopiàn) specifically means a photograph taken with a camera. 圖片 (túpiàn) is broader and covers any image, such as pictures online or illustrations in a book.