How to write 道
Chinesedàothe way, the Tao12 strokes
Same in 简体 simplified and 繁體 traditional
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.
Now write it yourself
Trace over the outline with your finger, a stylus or the mouse. Each stroke is checked as you draw it.
Remember it, don't just copy it
Ink a Day brings 道 back tomorrow to write from memory, then again just before you'd forget it. Five minutes a day.
Practice Popular characters daily道 is also used in Japanese, where it is read みち; stroke order can differ slightly between the two. See 道 in Japanese.