导

導

dǎo

verb #7,637

Meanings

1 to guide; to lead
2 to direct; to conduct

Examples

这部电影的导演很有名。

Zhè bù diànyǐng de dǎoyǎn hěn yǒumíng.

The director of this movie is very famous.

老师指导我们写作文。

Lǎoshī zhǐdǎo wǒmen xiě zuòwén.

The teacher guides us in writing essays.

Tips

usage

导 forms important compounds: 导演 (director), 指导 (to guide), 领导 (leader), 导游 (tour guide), 辅导 (to tutor), 导致 (to cause/lead to).

Stroke Order

导 dǎo