道
Character Breakdown
Components: 首 + 辶
The head walks forward — the way, the path
Details
Words Containing 道
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 道 | dào | way, path | HSK 1 |
| 知道 | zhīdào | to know | HSK 2 |
| 街道 | jiēdào | Street | HSK 3 |
| 道歉 | dàoqiàn | apologize | HSK 4 |
| 难道 | nándào | could it be said that … | HSK 4 |
| 味道 | wèidào | taste | HSK 4 |
| 道理 | dàolǐ | truth | HSK 5 |
| 报道 | bàodào | report | HSK 5 |
| 打交道 | dǎjiāodao | Dealing with | HSK 5 |
| 道德 | dàodé | Morality | HSK 5 |
| 地道 | dìdao | tunnel | HSK 5 |
| 频道 | píndào | channel | HSK 5 |
| 霸道 | bàdào | overbearing, tyrannical | HSK 6 |
| 赤道 | chìdào | equator | HSK 6 |
| 大道 | dàdào | main road, highway | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 道 mean in Chinese?
道 (dào) means "way, path, road" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 道 have?
The Chinese character 道 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
What is the radical of 道?
The radical of 道 is 辶 (walk, Kangxi radical #162).