COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 岛 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bird 鸟 perched atop a mountain 山
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How to Write 岛 (dǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
island
dǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǎo
岛
island
Common words
bàn dǎo
半岛
peninsula
dǎo yǔ
岛屿
island
dǎo
岛
island
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
岛
岛
岛
岛
岛
岛
岛
岛
LEARNING TIP
Remember 岛
Say “dǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 岛
Common words and phrases
bàn dǎo
peninsula
dǎo yǔ
island
dǎo
island
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 岛?
岛 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 岛 (dǎo) mean?
岛 (dǎo) means island.
What is the radical of 岛?
The radical of 岛 is 山, associated with Not yet classified.