How to write 导 (dǎo) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- to direct
- to guide
- to lead
- to conduct
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
导 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Top + Bottom. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 导 is 寸 — meaning inch. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 尊.
How the character is built
导 is an ideographic compound — its meaning is suggested by the combination of its parts rather than by sound. A hand 寸 pointing the way to someplace 巳.
HSK 4 Words Containing 导
Seen in the Real Exams / 真题例句
导 appears in 20 questions across the 19 mock & official HSK 4 exams on this site. Real exam sentences using it:
Tasks Featuring 导 / 相关任务
Words containing 导 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 导 mean in Chinese?
导 (dǎo) means to direct, to guide, to lead, to conduct. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 导 have?
导 is written in 6 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 导?
The radical of 导 is 寸 (inch). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 尊.
What is the pinyin for 导?
导 is pronounced dǎo.
What HSK 4 words use 导?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 导 appears in 1 word, including 导游 (dǎoyóu). See the full list above.