COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 盗 is built
盗 can be remembered by breaking it into 次 + 皿. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 盗 (dào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to steal
dàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dào
盗
to steal
Common words
dào bǎn
盗版
pirated; illegal; see also 正版[zheng4 ban3]
dào qiè
盗窃
to steal
fáng dào
防盗
to guard against theft; anti-theft
hǎi dào
海盗
pirate
qiáng dào
强盗
to rob (with force); bandit; robber
yǎn ěr dào líng
掩耳盗铃
lit. to cover one's ears whilst stealing a bell; to deceive oneself; to bury one's head in the sand (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
盗
盗
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 盗
Say “dào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 盗
Common words and phrases
dào bǎn
pirated; illegal; see also 正版[zheng4 ban3]
dào qiè
to steal
fáng dào
to guard against theft; anti-theft
hǎi dào
pirate
qiáng dào
to rob (with force); bandit; robber
yǎn ěr dào líng
lit. to cover one's ears whilst stealing a bell; to deceive oneself; to bury one's head in the sand (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“盗”。
Zhège zì shì “dào”.
This character is “盗”.
我正在学习“盗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dào” zì.
I am learning the character “盗”.
请写一遍“盗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dào”.
Please write “盗” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 盗?
盗 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 盗 (dào) mean?
盗 (dào) means to steal.
What is the radical of 盗?
The radical of 盗 is 皿, associated with Not yet classified.