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图 (tú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 4

图 (tú) is a Chinese word: picture. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 图

名 míng noun

picture

这张图很清楚。

zhè zhāng tú hěn qīng chu

This picture is very clear.

动 dòng verb

to seek

他不图名利。

tā bù tú míng lì

He doesn't seek fame and fortune.

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Word breakdown

图 tú — picture

Words with this character (15)
  • 1 图书馆 tú shū guǎn — library HSK 3
    • 图 collection, catalog (systematic organization)
    • 书 book (the main material stored)
    • 馆 building, hall, establishment (indicates a physical place)
    Example

    我每周都去图书馆借书。

    wǒ měi zhōu dōu qù tú shū guǎn jiè shū

    I go to the library to borrow books every week.

  • 2 地图 dì tú — map HSK 3
    • 地 earth, land, geographical area
    • 图 diagram, drawing, visual representation
    Example

    我需要一张北京的地图。

    wǒ xū yào yì zhāng Běi jīng de dì tú

    I need a map of Beijing.

  • 3 图片 tú piàn — picture HSK 4
    • 图 visual representation, drawing, diagram
    • 片 flat piece, slice, indicating a two-dimensional item
    Example

    我在网上找到了一张漂亮的图片。

    wǒ zài wǎng shàng zhǎo dào le yì zhāng piào liang de tú piàn

    I found a beautiful picture online.

  • 4 图书 tú shū — books HSK 5
    • 图 forms part of the formal compound for books/publications
    • 书 book, written material
    Example

    我喜欢在图书馆看图书。

    wǒ xǐ huan zài tú shū guǎn kàn tú shū

    I like to read books in the library.

  • 5 图画 tú huà — picture, drawing HSK 5
    • 图 picture, image
    • 画 painting, drawing
    Example

    墙上挂着一幅美丽的图画。

    qiáng shàng guà zhe yì fú měi lì de tú huà

    A beautiful picture hangs on the wall.

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  • 6 图像 tú xiàng — image HSK 6
    • 图 picture, drawing, diagram
    • 像 likeness, resemblance, appearance
    Example

    这个图像很清晰。

    zhè ge tú xiàng hěn qīng xī

    This image is very clear.

  • 7 图案 tú àn — pattern HSK 6
    • 图 picture, graphic
    • 案 design, plan
    Example

    这块布料上有漂亮的图案。

    zhè kuài bù liào shàng yǒu piào liang de tú àn

    This fabric has beautiful patterns.

  • 8 图表 tú biǎo — chart HSK 6
    • 图 picture, visual representation
    • 表 table, organized display
    Example

    这个图表显示了公司的销售数据。

    zhè ge tú biǎo xiǎn shì le gōng sī de xiāo shòu shù jù

    This chart shows the company's sales data.

  • 9 试图 shì tú — to attempt HSK 6
    • 试 to try, to test
    • 图 to seek, to plan
    Example

    他试图说服我改变主意。

    tā shì tú shuō fú wǒ gǎi biàn zhǔ yi

    He attempted to persuade me to change my mind.

  • 10 企图 qǐ tú — attempt; try to; intend to HSK 7
    • 企 to plan, to intend
    • 图 to seek, to pursue
    Example

    他企图逃跑，但被警察抓住了。

    tā qǐ tú táo pǎo dàn bèi jǐng chá zhuā zhù le

    He attempted to escape, but was caught by the police.

  • 11 图形 tú xíng — graphic HSK 7
    • 图 diagram, picture, visual representation
    • 形 shape, form, configuration
    Example

    老师在黑板上画了一个三角形图形。

    lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng huà le yí gè sān jiǎo xíng tú xíng

    The teacher drew a triangular figure on the blackboard.

  • 12 图纸 tú zhǐ — blueprint HSK 7
    • 图 drawing, diagram
    • 纸 paper
    Example

    工程师正在研究建筑图纸。

    gōng chéng shī zhèng zài yán jiū jiàn zhù tú zhǐ

    The engineer is studying the architectural blueprints.

  • 13 意图 yì tú — to intend HSK 7
    • 意 thought, meaning, intention
    • 图 plan, scheme, to seek
    Example

    他意图欺骗我们。

    tā yì tú qī piàn wǒ men

    He intends to deceive us.

  • 14 插图 chā tú — illustration HSK 7
    • 插 to insert, to place into
    • 图 picture, image
    Example

    这本书有很多精美的插图。

    zhè běn shū yǒu hěn duō jīng měi de chā tú

    This book has many beautiful illustrations.

  • 15 蓝图 lán tú — blueprint HSK 7
    • 蓝 blue (referring to the blue color of traditional blueprints)
    • 图 plan, diagram (the drawing or schematic representation)
    Example

    这是公司发展的蓝图。

    zhè shì gōng sī fā zhǎn de lán tú

    This is the blueprint for the company's development.

Structure & writing
1 图 tú — image depicted by drawing or painting

图 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 囗 wéi — enclosure, surrounding boundary
囗 is a component in 16 characters
HSK 1
回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 国 guó country; nation; state 西 xī west (one of the four cardinal directions, the side where the sun sets; opposite of '东')
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果)
HSK 3
园 yuán garden (for growing vegetables, flowers, or fruit) 图 tú image depicted by drawing or painting
HSK 4
困 kùn to be trapped in hardship or difficulty; unable to break free from circumstances 围 wéi to surround; to encircle
HSK 5
团 tuán round; circular 固 gù firm; sturdy 圆 yuán plane figure enclosed by a circle
HSK 6
圈 quān circular route; loop; lap 菌 jūn microorganism (bacteria, fungi, mold, etc.); esp. pathogenic bacteria
HSK 7
卤 lǔ bittern; the bitter black liquid remaining after salt crystallization, a mixture of magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium bromide, and sodium chloride 囚 qiú to imprison; to incarcerate 囱 cōng chimney; flue for stove or boiler
1.2 冬 dōng — winter (the fourth and coldest season)
冬 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 2
疼 téng pain; ache (sensation caused by illness, injury, or stimulation)
HSK 3
图 tú image depicted by drawing or painting 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始)

Stroke order