导 Stroke Order — How to Write 导
导 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 寸, 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.
导 Radical and Character Components
导 is an ideographic compound. A hand 寸 pointing the way to someplace 巳.
Radical: 寸 + 3 more strokes
导 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dǎo
Meanings of 导 in Chinese
1
dǎo导
To guide, lead, direct; to introduce or recommend (as in '导言' - foreword); to derive or deduce (as in '推导').
这位导游非常专业，详细地介绍了景点的历史。
This tour guide is very professional and introduced the history of the scenic spot in detail.
To transmit, to lead to, or to cause.
缺乏睡眠会导致注意力不集中。
Lack of sleep can lead to poor concentration.
To enlighten, guide, instruct, or steer someone towards understanding or a desired outcome by taking advantage of the situation.
老师耐心地教导学生，希望他们能理解这个复杂的概念。
The teacher patiently guided the students, hoping they would understand this complex concept.
Common Words and Phrases with 导
1
A self-propelled unmanned flying weapon that is often guided to a target.
这种新型导弹的推进系统经过了严格的测试。
The propulsion system of this new type of missile has undergone rigorous testing.
2
missile base
为了推进科技进步，公司在偏远地区设立了一个现代化的导弹基地，用于无人机和航天技术的研发测试。
To advance scientific and technological progress, the company established a modern missile base in a remote area for the research, development, and testing of drone and aerospace technologies.
3
to conduct electricity
铜是一种非常好的导电材料，常用于制造电线。
Copper is an excellent conductive material, often used in making electrical wires.
4
guidance to reading; tutor to reading
这本书的导读部分写得非常精彩，帮助读者更好地理解了作者的意图。
The introductory guide to this book is brilliantly written, helping readers better understand the author's intention.
5
A tube or duct for conveying fluids, gases, or other substances, or for protecting wires/cables.
电工小心翼翼地将电线穿过金属导管，以确保电路的安全和整洁。
The electrician carefully threaded the wires through the metal conduit to ensure the safety and neatness of the electrical circuit.
6
Navigation, the process or science of guiding a vehicle or person from one place to another.
手机上的GPS导航功能非常方便，可以帮助我们找到任何目的地。
The GPS navigation function on mobile phones is very convenient and can help us find any destination.
7
A ground-based radio station or beacon that provides directional guidance for aircraft.
飞机依靠地面导航台的信号，安全地飞越了茫茫大海。
The aircraft relied on the signals from the ground navigation station to safely fly over the vast ocean.
8
A fuse (for an explosive); metaphorically, a small incident that triggers a major event or conflict.
那次意外的对话成为了他们友谊破裂的导火线。
That unexpected conversation became the fuse for the breakdown of their friendship.
9
guide pulley
为了确保传送带平稳运行，工程师安装了一个导轮来调整皮带的路径。
To ensure the conveyor belt runs smoothly, the engineer installed a guide pulley to adjust the belt's path.
10
An introduction; a preliminary study or chapter that introduces the main topic of a book or text.
这本书的导论清晰地阐述了作者的研究方法和主要发现。
The introduction of this book clearly elaborates on the author's research methods and main findings.
11
heat conduction
铜的导热性能很好，常被用于制作散热器。
Copper has very good thermal conductivity and is often used to make heat sinks.
12
A mentor, guide, or teacher, especially one who provides guidance in academics, thought, or a career, or leads a cause.
佛陀被尊为世间最伟大的导师，指引众生脱离苦海
The Buddha is revered as the greatest mentor in the world, guiding all sentient beings to transcend suffering.
13
A substance or object that transmits electricity, heat, or sound.
铜是一种优良的电导体，广泛应用于电线和电子设备中。
Copper is an excellent electrical conductor and is widely used in wires and electronic devices.
14
A conducting wire, typically made of conductive materials like copper or aluminum, used to transmit electric current.
电工师傅正在检查电路中的导线是否连接牢固。
The electrician is checking if the wires in the circuit are securely connected.
15
To guide towards a specific direction or outcome; also refers to the direction or orientation being guided.
公司的发展需要一个明确的市场导向。
The company's development requires a clear market orientation.
More words with 导
- chàng倡dǎo导To advocate or initiate.
- jiào教dǎo导To educate or instruct; guidance.
- yín引dǎo导To guide or lead.
- zhí指dǎo导To guide, direct, or instruct.
- fú辅dǎo导tutoring, coaching
- yòu诱dǎo导induce, induction
- biān编dǎo导writer and director
- bō波dǎo导Waveguide
- dū督dǎo导to supervise and guide
- qián前dǎo导precursor, lead-in
- quàn劝dǎo导Advise, Persuade
- rè热dǎo导Thermal conduction, Heat conduction
- shū疏dǎo导guide, channel
- wù误dǎo导mislead, misguide
- xuān宣dǎo导Promote, Advocate
- zhuǎn转dǎo导Transduction
- bàn半dǎo导tǐ体semiconductor
- líng领dǎo导Leader
- tuī推dǎo导Derive, Deduce
- xiáng响dǎo导guide
Idioms with 导
- sì伺xiá瑕dǎo导xì隙seek flaws to stir up trouble
- yīn因shì势lì利dǎo导guide skillfully by following the trend
- zhūn谆zhūn谆jiào教dǎo导earnestly and patiently teach and guide
- dǎo导yǐ以qǔ取bǎo保Induce to obtain bail
- dǎo导yù欲xuān宣yín淫promote lust and spread debauchery
- féng逢è恶dǎo导fēi非Pander to evil and abet wrongdoing
- huì诲jiān奸dǎo导yín淫instigate wickedness and guide lewdness
- jiào教dǎo导yǒu有fāng方teach and guide effectively
- dǎo导dé德qí齐lǐ礼guide with virtue, regulate with rites
Recommended tools
Writing Worksheets
Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
Open the tool →
Stroke Order Animator
Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
Open the tool →
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →
Character Highlight Animator
Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
Open the tool →Questions about 导
What does 导 mean in Chinese?
导 (dǎo) means “To guide, lead, direct” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 导?
导 is pronounced dǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 导 have?
导 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 导?
导 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 寸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 导?
The radical of 导 is 寸, and 导 is an ideographic compound.