HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
导 — to guide
- Reading
- dǎo
- Meaning
- to guide; to lead; to direct
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
导 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dǎo and it means to guide; to lead; to direct. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
导 appears in everyday chinese words such as 导游 (tour guide), 导演 (director (of film/play)) and 导致 (to lead to, to cause).
Chinese words containing 导
Frequently asked questions
What does 导 mean in Chinese?
导 means to guide; to lead; to direct in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 导 read?
导 is read dǎo. Reading it inside real words — 导游 and 导演 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 导 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 导 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 导 in a word?
A common word containing 导 is 导游 (dǎo yóu) — "tour guide". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 导 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 导 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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