Learn a Chinese Character - 导 (Dǎo) - Guide; Direct

Chinese Character: 导 (Dǎo - Guide; Direct)

1. Character Basics

Radical: 巳 (Sign of the Snake radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (Number of strokes: 6)

Structure Analysis: 形声字，从寸（与动作相关），道声（dào，表音）。本义指引领、指引（如“引导”），引申为传导、教导（如“导电”“导师”）。(Phonetic-semantic character: "寸" (action radical) + "道" (phonetic). Originally means "to guide", extended to "conduct" and "teach".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dǎo (Third tone)

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The advisor guided my research. 导师指导了我的研究。

GPS provides driving directions. GPS提供驾驶导航。

8. Memory Tips

Associate with "道" (path) + "寸" (hand) → Hand showing the path. 联想“道”（道路）+“寸”（手）→ 用手指示道路。