投

tóu
Dictionary entry
to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc)

What does 投 mean?

投 (tóu) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc)
2to cast (a ballot)
3to cast (a glance, a shadow etc)
4to put in (money for investment, a coin to operate a slot machine)
5to send (a letter, a manuscript etc)
6to throw oneself into (a river, a well etc to commit suicide)
7to go to; to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of
8(coll.) to rinse (clothes) in water

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How to pronounce 投

投
tóu
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