道 Stroke Order — How to Write 道

Stroke Order

道 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

道 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶首

道 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 首 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辶 + 9 more strokes

道 Pronunciation and Pinyin

dào

Meanings of 道 in Chinese

dào道

refers to a road, path, or way; a direction or route

这条道路通向海边，风景非常优美。

This road leads to the seaside, and the scenery is very beautiful.

Refers to rules, principles, and moral conduct, often implying reason, ethics, or justice.

我们应该遵守社会的道德和道义，这样才能活得有道理。

We should uphold society's morals and justice, for this is the path to living a principled and reasonable life.

A system of thought, especially religious or philosophical principles or teachings.

这位僧人一生致力于传道授业，普度众生

This monk dedicated his life to propagating his teachings and saving all sentient beings.

Method, way, technique, knack.

学习一项新技能，需要找到其中的门道

To learn a new skill, you need to find the knack of it.

Refers to 'Daoism' (Daojia), an ancient Chinese school of thought primarily represented by Laozi and Zhuangzi.

老子是道家学派的创始人之一。

Laozi is one of the founders of the Daoist school of thought.

Refers to Taoism, one of China's main religions, and related concepts such as Taoist temples (道观), priests (道士), priestesses (道姑), and spiritual cultivation or skill (道行).

这位老道士的道行很高深，他在道观里修行了数十年。

This old Taoist priest has profound spiritual cultivation; he has practiced in the Taoist temple for decades.

Refers to certain superstitious or cult-like organizations, often with a deceptive or harmful nature.

他听说过一些不法分子的会道门活动。

He had heard about the cult activities of some unlawful elements.

To say; to speak; to talk.

常言道，熟能生巧。

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect.

To express feelings or intentions verbally, such as to congratulate, apologize, or thank.

他特意打电话来道谢，感谢大家的帮助。

He specifically called to express his thanks, grateful for everyone's help.

A line, streak, or mark, often referring to an informal or incidental mark on a surface.

小明不小心在书上划了一道儿。

Xiao Ming accidentally made a mark in the book.

An administrative division in Chinese history; equivalent to a province during the Tang Dynasty, and a sub-provincial division during the Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China.

唐代设十道，管理全国。

The Tang Dynasty established ten circuits to govern the whole country.

An administrative division in some countries, historically or currently.

在古代，这条河是两个道之间的界限。

In ancient times, this river served as the boundary between two 'dao' (administrative regions).

A measure word used for long, narrow objects (like rivers, rays of light), barriers or structures (like doors, walls), and layers or coats (like paint).

这座古老的桥梁由两道拱门支撑。

This ancient bridge is supported by two arched gates.

A unit of length, equivalent to a 'humimeter' (0.01 millimeters), used to describe very small thicknesses.

这种材料的薄膜厚度只有几道

The film thickness of this material is only a few humimeters.

Common Words and Phrases with 道

dào道bái白

spoken parts in an opera

这位老艺术家的道白技巧炉火纯青，每一个字都充满情感。

The veteran artist's command of 'daobai' (spoken lines in opera) is superb, with every word brimming with emotion.

dào道bān班

A railway or highway maintenance squad responsible for a specific section.

道班工人每天都在检查铁路，确保行车安全

The daoban workers inspect the railway daily to ensure safe train operation.

dào道bié别

to say goodbye; to bid farewell

她在机场与家人道别，然后登上了飞往伦敦的航班。

She said goodbye to her family at the airport before boarding the flight to London.

dào道bù不shí拾yí遗

A state where people do not pick up lost articles found on the road, symbolizing a society with high moral standards, honesty, and social order.

在那个小村庄，夜不闭户，道不拾遗，居民们过着宁静祥和的生活。

In that small village, doors were left unlocked at night, and no one picked up lost items on the road; the residents lived a peaceful and harmonious life.

dào道chǎng场

A place where Taoist or Buddhist rites are performed, or the rites themselves.

这座寺庙是附近最有名的修行道场。

This temple is the most famous spiritual practice venue in the vicinity.

dào道dào道dì地dì地

Thoroughly authentic and typical.

这家餐厅的川菜道道地地，让人吃得非常过瘾。

The Sichuan dishes at this restaurant are genuinely authentic, making for a truly enjoyable meal.

dào道dé德

Morals; ethics; the principles of right and wrong behavior.

说谎是一种不符合社会道德的行为。

Lying is an act that does not conform to social morality.

dào道dé德guī规fàn范

Moral norms or standards that guide behavior within a society or community.

遵守社会的道德规范是每个人应尽的责任。

Adhering to society's moral norms is everyone's responsibility.

dào道dé德jīng经

The Dàodéjīng, also known as the Tao Te Ching, is a foundational ancient Chinese philosophical text traditionally attributed to the sage Laozi, central to Taoism.