to pitch, to throw

JLPT N3 7 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of

The character primarily means "to throw" or "to pitch," often used in sports contexts like throwing a ball. It also extends metaphorically to "investing" money or resources, and "submitting" or "putting" something into a container or place.

Common Collocations

  • (tóu qiú): to pitch a ball, used in baseball or similar sports.
  • 投资 (tóu zī): to invest, commonly used in finance and business.
  • 投票 (tóu piào): to cast a vote, used in elections.
  • (tóu dì): to deliver or submit mail or documents.

Notes

When using to mean "throw," it often implies a deliberate or forceful action. In investment contexts, is combined with to form 投资, a very common term. For submission or delivery, is often paired with words like or (form). Avoid confusing with (pāo), which also means "to throw" but often implies tossing lightly or casually.

Example Sentences

He threw a basketball with force.

She decided to invest money to support this project.

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