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
导语
dǎo yǔ
preamble
导航
dǎo háng
(lit. and fig.) to navigate
诱导
yòu dǎo
to induce; to encourage; to provide guidance
主导权
zhǔ dǎo quán
leadership (role)
反舰导弹
fǎn jiàn dǎo dàn
anti-ship missile
执导
zhí dǎo
to direct (a film, play etc)
导火线
dǎo huǒ xiàn
fuse (for explosives)
引导
yǐn dǎo
to guide
领导
lǐng dǎo
lead
司导
sī dǎo
driver-guide
导戏
dǎo xì
to direct a movie or play
游导
yóu dǎo
tour guide