How to write 道

Chinesedàothe way, the Tao12 strokes

Same in 简体 simplified and 繁體 traditional

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道 (dào) means “the way, the Tao” and is written in 12 strokes. It is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.

Stroke order, step by step

The red stroke is the one to write next; the dot shows where it starts.

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Now write it yourself

Trace over the outline with your finger, a stylus or the mouse. Each stroke is checked as you draw it.

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道 is also used in Japanese, where it is read みち; stroke order can differ slightly between the two. See 道 in Japanese.

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