焘 (dào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 焘 (dào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 焘 (dào) means "to cover / to shine upon". with 11 strokes and the radical 灬.

Q: How do you write 焘 stroke by stroke?

焘 has 11 strokes. The radical is 灬. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 焘 and 点?

焘 (dào) and 点 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 焘?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 灬. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 焘?

Common words containing 焘 include: 焘育 (dào yù) — to cover and nurture; 焘载 (dào zài) — to cover and contain; 林焘 (lín dào) — Lin Tao (a famous Chinese linguist).

How to Write 焘

The character 焘 (dào) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 灬 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

焘 is pronounced dào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to cover / to shine upon.

Common Words with 焘

焘育 dào yù

to cover and nurture

焘载 dào zài

to cover and contain

林焘 lín dào

Lin Tao (a famous Chinese linguist)

Example Sentences

这个词在古书中常见。

zhè ge cí zài gǔ shū zhōng cháng jiàn

This word is common in ancient books.

焘载的意思是覆盖。

dào zài de yì si shì fù gài

'Dào zài' means to cover.

林焘是一位语言学家。

lín dào shì yī wèi yǔ yán xué jiā

Lin Tao is a linguist.

Similar Characters

点 diǎn

烈 liè

烝 zhēng

Practice Writing 焘 (dào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 焘

What does 焘 (dào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 焘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 焘 and 点?

What mistakes do learners make writing 焘?

What common words use 焘?

How to Write 焘 (dào)