HSK 6
吞吞吐吐
Meaning
- to hum and haw (idiom); to mumble as if hiding sth
- to speak and break off, then start again
- to hold sth back
- Pinyin
- tūn tūn tǔ tǔ
Character reference
Components and radical classification
吞
tūnto absorb, to annex; to engulf; to swallow
Primary radical口 · mouth
吐
tǔto vomit, to spew out, to cough up; to say
Primary radical口 · mouth
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details