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道 (dào): path, way, method; measure word for long objects

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HSK 4noun, classifier

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
path, way, method; measure word for long objects
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun, classifier
HSK level
HSK 4
Strokes
12
Radical
辶
Structure
半包围结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • road
  • path
  • (bound form) way
  • reason
  • principle
  • (bound form) a skill
  • an art
  • a specialization
  • (Daoism) the Way
  • the Dao
  • to say (introducing a direct quotation
  • road
  • path
  • way
  • method
  • way
  • principle
  • reason
  • the Way
  • the Dao (Daoism)
  • to say
  • to speak
  • classifier for long, narrow objects (rivers, doors, lines, orders, etc.)

Chinese explanation

  • 道路,供人行走的路
  • 方向、途径或方法
  • 规律、道理
  • 说、讲,如“说三道四”
  • 量词,用于某些长条形的东西,如“一道光”。

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12 strokes

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Example sentences

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This road is very wide; three people can walk side by side.

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If we keep walking along this road, we will arrive at the park.

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There isn't much traffic on this road, so it's safe to ride a bike.

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The mountain path winds along, with wildflowers blooming on both sides.

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Excuse me, which road is the shortest way to the train station?

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He runs on the park track every morning.

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This path is very narrow; only one person can walk through.

:“。”

He said, "See you tomorrow."

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A red line was drawn on the wall.

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