Learn a Chinese Character - 道

Chinese Character: (Dào - Way; Path)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Walking radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (Number of strokes: 12)

Structure Analysis: 会意字,从辵(行走),从首(头部)。本义指道路(如“道路”),引申为方法、规律(如“道理”“道德”)。(Compound ideograph: "辵" (walking) + "首" (head). Originally means "path", extended to "method" and "principle".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dào (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

This ancient path leads to the temple. 这条古道通往寺庙。

We should act according to moral principles. 我们应该遵循道德原则行事。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "辶" (walking) + "首" (head) → Path determined by the head. 组合“辶”+“首”→ 用头脑决定的道路。

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