导
dǎo
to transmit
to lead; to guide; to conduct; to direct
emergence (巳) + guiding hand (寸) = to lead and direct
寸 represents the hand, specifically a measured, deliberate touch at the wrist. 巳 depicts a coiled snake or an infant emerging, evoking something being drawn forward — together, a guiding hand leading something along its path.
老师引导我们慢慢理解这个问题。
lǎo shī yǐn dǎo wǒ men màn màn lǐ jiě zhè ge wèn tí。
The teacher guided us to gradually understand this problem.
这种材料能导电，用起来要小心。
zhè zhǒng cái liào néng dǎo diàn，yòng qǐ lái yào xiǎo xīn。
This kind of material can conduct electricity, so be careful when using it.
Words with 导
司导
sī dǎo
driver-guide
导戏
dǎo xì
to direct a movie or play
游导
yóu dǎo
tour guide
远程导弹
yuǎn chéng dǎo dàn
long distance missile
开导
kāi dǎo
to talk sb round; to straighten sth out; to enlighten
陆基导弹
lù jī dǎo dàn
land-based missile
电导
diàn dǎo
electrical conductance
电导率
diàn dǎo lǜ
electrical conductivity
电导体
diàn dǎo tǐ
conductor of electricity
顺导
shùn dǎo
to guide sth on its proper course
领导
lǐng dǎo
lead
领导人
lǐng dǎo rén
leader