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唐

唐 — T'ang, China, foreign

Learn the correct stroke order for 唐 (T'ang), a 10-stroke kanji.

Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)からkara
Strokes10
Radical口
Frequency#1727
MeaningsT'ang, China, foreign

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

唐突とうとつabrupt; suddenna-adjective
唐とうTang dynasty (of China; 618-907); T'ang dynastynoun
遣唐使けんとうしenvoy to Tang Chinanoun
唐辛子とうがらしcapsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayennenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 唐 (T'ang) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 唐 is #1727, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

唐突とうとつ — abrupt; sudden
唐とう — Tang dynasty (of China; 618-907); T'ang dynasty
遣唐使けんとうし — envoy to Tang China

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 唐 have?

The kanji 唐 (T'ang) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 唐?

唐 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 唐 mean?

唐 means: T'ang, China, foreign. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: から.