How to Write 稻 (dào)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 稻
The character 稻 (Traditional: 稻) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Paddy / Rice plant". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 15-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Animals, Fruits & Food, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 稻 is built on the radical Grain (禾), 115. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Phono-semantic compound: 禾 (grain) + 舀 (sound component). It refers specifically to rice plants while growing in the field.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 农民正在稻田里收割稻谷。
Nóngmín zhèngzài dàotián lǐ shōugē dàogǔ.
Traditional: 農民正在稻田裡收割稻穀。
Nung4 man4 zing3 zoi6 dou6 tin4 leoi5 sau1 got3 dou6 guk1.
"The farmers are harvesting rice in the paddy fields."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as dào. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is dou6. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
What is the meaning of '稻'?
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