COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 到 is built
Traditional etymology note: 至 (arrive) suggests the meaning, while 刂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 到 (dào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to reach; to arrive
dàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dào
到
to reach; to arrive
Common words
chí dào
迟到
to arrive late
dào chù
到处
everywhere
dé dào
得到
to get; to obtain; to receive
gǎn dào
感到
to feel; to sense; to perceive
shòu dào
受到
to receive (praise, an education, punishment etc); to be ...ed (praised, educated, punished etc)
shōu dào
收到
to receive
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 到
Say “dào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 到
Common words and phrases
chí dào
to arrive late
dào chù
everywhere
dé dào
to get; to obtain; to receive
gǎn dào
to feel; to sense; to perceive
shòu dào
to receive (praise, an education, punishment etc); to be ...ed (praised, educated, punished etc)
shōu dào
to receive
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“到”。
Zhège zì shì “dào”.
This character is “到”.
我正在学习“到”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dào” zì.
I am learning the character “到”.
请写一遍“到”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dào”.
Please write “到” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 到?
到 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 到 (dào) mean?
到 (dào) means to reach; to arrive.
What is the radical of 到?
The radical of 到 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.