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

Q: What does 道 (dào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 道 (dào) means "Road / Path / Way". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 道 stroke by stroke?

道 has 12 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 道 and 逋?

道 (dào) and 逋 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 道?

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

Q: What common words use 道?

Common words containing 道 include: 知道 (zhī dào) — To know; to understand.; 道理 (dào lǐ) — Reason; logic; truth; 道路 (dào lù) — Road; path; way.

How to Write 道

The character 道 (dào) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

道 is pronounced dào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Road / Path / Way.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 道 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 道

知道 zhī dào

To know; to understand.

道理 dào lǐ

Reason; logic; truth

道路 dào lù

Road; path; way

Example Sentences

我知道他的名字。

wǒ zhī dào tā de míng zì

I know his name.

你说的话很有道理。

nǐ shuō de huà hěn yǒu dào lǐ

What you said makes a lot of sense.

这条道路很宽。

zhè tiáo dào lù hěn kuān

This road is very wide.

Similar Characters

逋 bū

逍 xiāo

透 tòu

Practice Writing 道 (dào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 道

What does 道 (dào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 道 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 道 and 逋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 道?

What common words use 道?

How to Write 道 (dào)