COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 道 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 首 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 道 (dào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
road; path (CL:條|条[tiao2],股[gu3])
dàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dào
道
road; path (CL:條|条[tiao2],股[gu3])
Common words
zhī dào
知道
to know; to become aware of; also pr. [zhi1dao5]
dào lù
道路
road; path; way
dào qiàn
道歉
to apologize
jiē dào
街道
street; subdistrict; residential district
nán dào
难道
don't tell me ...; could it be that...?
wèi dào
味道
flavor; taste; (fig.) feeling (of ...); sense (of ...); hint (of ...); (fig.) interest; delight; (dialect) smell; odor
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
道
道
道
道
道
道
道
道
LEARNING TIP
Remember 道
Say “dào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 道
Common words and phrases
zhī dào
to know; to become aware of; also pr. [zhi1dao5]
dào lù
road; path; way
dào qiàn
to apologize
jiē dào
street; subdistrict; residential district
nán dào
don't tell me ...; could it be that...?
wèi dào
flavor; taste; (fig.) feeling (of ...); sense (of ...); hint (of ...); (fig.) interest; delight; (dialect) smell; odor
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“道”。
Zhège zì shì “dào”.
This character is “道”.
我正在学习“道”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dào” zì.
I am learning the character “道”.
请写一遍“道”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dào”.
Please write “道” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 道?
道 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 道 (dào) mean?
道 (dào) means road; path (CL:條|条[tiao2],股[gu3]).
What is the radical of 道?
The radical of 道 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.