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道 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say dào slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
‘道’在日常生活中常用来表示路径或方式。例如，你可以用它来描述上学的路或是做事情的方法。
dào zài rì cháng shēn qín zhōng cháng lái bǎo shí lù huò shì fāng shì 。例 如 ， 你 可 以 用 它 来 描述 上 学 的 路 或 是 做 事 情 的 方 式 。
In daily life, '道' is often used to indicate a path or method. For example, you can use it to describe the way to school or the methods of doing things.
Context note
‘道’常用于描述路径、方法或途径。例如，公园里的小路可以称为‘小道’；学习的方法可以称为‘学习之道’。
dào cháng yòng lái bǎo shí lù huò shì fāng shì qíng huò 。例 如 ， 公 园 里 的 小 路 可 以 称 为 ‘小 道 ’ ； 学 习 的 方法 可 以 称 为 ‘学 习 之 道 ’ 。
'道' is commonly used to describe paths, methods, or ways. For example, a path in the park can be called '小道'; the method of learning can be referred to as '学习之道'.
5 examples
上学的路是一条长道。
shàng xué de lù shì yì tiáo cháng dào。
The way to school is a long path.
他找到了一条捷径，不用走那么远的道。
tā zhǎo dào le yì tiáo jié jìng， bú yòng zǒu nà me yuǎn de dào。
He found a shortcut, so he didn't have to walk such a long way.
学习之道在于勤奋。
xué xí zhī dào zài yú qín fèn。
The path of learning lies in diligence.
公园里有一条小道。
gōng yuán lǐ yǒu yì tiáo xiǎo dào。
There is a small path in the park.
他选择了一条不同的道去上班。
tā xuǎn zé le yì tiáo bù tóng de dào qù shàng bān。
He chose a different way to go to work.
5 mini stories
小明每天走同一条上学的道，但他发现每条路都有它独特的风景。
xiǎo míng měi tiān zǒu tóng yì tiáo shàng xué de dào， dàn tā fā xiàn měi tiáo lù dōu yǒu tā dú tè de fēng jǐng。
Xiaoming walks the same path to school every day, but he discovers that each road has its unique scenery.
妈妈教我学习之道在于多读、多练和多思考。
mā ma jiào wǒ xué xí zhī dào zài yú duō dú 、 duō liàn hé duō sī kǎo。
Mom taught me that the way of learning lies in reading more, practicing more, and thinking more.
公园里的小道很美，适合散步。
gōng yuán lǐ de xiǎo dào hěn měi， shì hé sàn bù。
The small path in the park is very beautiful and suitable for walking.
他选择了一条不同的道去上班，结果发现比原来快很多。
tā xuǎn zé le yì tiáo bù tóng de dào qù shàng bān， jié guǒ fā xiàn bǐ yuán lái kuài hěn duō。
He chose a different way to go to work, only to find it much faster than before.
学习之道并不总是容易的，需要耐心和坚持。
xué xí zhī dào bìng bù zǒng shì róng yì de， xū yào nài xīn hé jiān chí。
The path of learning is not always easy; patience and persistence are needed.