Meaning
big wave
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “tao” becomes a different word in each tone. 涛 is the 1st tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
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Common Words
- 波涛汹涌bō tāo xiōng yǒngwaves surging forth; roaring sea
- 波涛bō tāobillows; great waves; surging waves
- 世涛shì tāostout (beer) (loanword)
- 惊涛jīng tāoraging waves; stormy waves
- 浪涛làng tāoocean wave; billows
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Example Sentence
大海上波涛汹涌，十分壮观。Dà hǎi shàng bō tāo xiōng yǒng, shí fēn zhuàng guān.On the sea, the waves surge magnificently.
大海Dà hǎisea上shàngon波涛汹涌bō tāo xiōng yǒngwaves surging forth，十分shí fēnvery壮观zhuàng guānspectacular。