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

Q: What does 盗 (dào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 盗 (dào) means "to steal / thief / robber". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 皿.

Q: How do you write 盗 stroke by stroke?

盗 has 11 strokes. The radical is 皿. 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 盗 and 㿽?

盗 (dào) and 㿽 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 盗?

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

Q: What common words use 盗?

Common words containing 盗 include: 强盗 (qiáng dào) — Robber, bandit; 盗用 (dào yòng) — to embezzle / to misappropriate / to use illegally; 防盗 (fáng dào) — Anti-theft or protection against burglary..

How to Write 盗

The character 盗 (dào) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 皿 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

盗 is pronounced dào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to steal / thief / robber.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 盗 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 盗

强盗 qiáng dào

Robber, bandit

盗用 dào yòng

to embezzle / to misappropriate / to use illegally

防盗 fáng dào

Anti-theft or protection against burglary.

Example Sentences

警察抓住了那个强盗。

jǐng chá zhuā zhù le nà ge qiáng dào

The police caught that robber.

不要盗用别人的账号。

bú yào dào yòng bié rén de zhàng hào

Don't misappropriate someone else's account.

这扇防盗门很安全。

zhè shàn fáng dào mén hěn ān quán

This security door is very safe.

Similar Characters

㿽 xī

盅 zhōng

盆 pén

Practice Writing 盗 (dào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 盗

What does 盗 (dào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 盗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 盗 and 㿽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 盗?

What common words use 盗?

How to Write 盗 (dào)