开导

開導

kāidǎo

verb #22,571

Meanings

1 to talk someone round
2 to counsel
3 to enlighten
4 to help someone see reason
5 to guide someone out of confusion or distress

Characters

to open; to start

to guide; to lead; to conduct

Examples

朋友耐心地开导他，他慢慢想通了。

Péngyou nàixīn de kāidǎo tā, tā mànmàn xiǎng tōng le.

His friend patiently counseled him and he gradually came around.

她很善于开导情绪低落的人。

Tā hěn shànyú kāidǎo qíngxù dīluò de rén.

She is good at helping people who are feeling down.

父母经常开导孩子，让他们保持积极。

Fùmǔ jīngcháng kāidǎo háizi, ràng tāmen bǎochí jījí.

Parents often guide their children to stay positive.

Tips

usage

开导 implies a gentle, patient form of guidance — helping someone work through an emotional or mental block. It is warmer than 说服 (to persuade) and more active than 安慰 (to comfort).

Stroke Order

开 kāi

导 dǎo