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疏导 (shū dǎo) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

疏导 (shū dǎo) is a Chinese word: to dredge, to channel, to ease (traffic/crowds/emotions). This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 疏导

动 dòng verb

to dredge, to channel, to ease (traffic/crowds/emotions)

警察正在疏导人群。

jǐng chá zhèng zài shū dǎo rén qún

The police are directing the crowd.

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Word breakdown

疏 shū — to clear, to dredge, to open up (pathways)

Words with this character (5)

导 dǎo — to guide, to direct, to lead

Words with this character (17)
  • 1 导游 dǎo yóu — tour guide HSK 4
    • 导 to guide, to lead
    • 游 to tour, to travel
    Example

    导游带我们参观了故宫。

    dǎo yóu dài wǒ men cān guān le gù gōng

    The tour guide took us to visit the Forbidden City.

  • 2 导演 dǎo yǎn — to direct HSK 5
    • 导 to direct, to guide
    • 演 to perform, performance
    Example

    他导演了很多经典电影。

    tā dǎo yǎn le hěn duō jīng diǎn diàn yǐng

    He directed many classic films.

  • 3 导致 dǎo zhì — to cause HSK 5
    • 导 to lead, to guide
    • 致 to cause, to bring about
    Example

    交通堵塞导致他迟到了。

    jiāo tōng dǔ sè dǎo zhì tā chí dào le

    The traffic jam caused him to be late.

  • 4 指导 zhǐ dǎo — to guide HSK 5
    • 指 to point, to indicate direction
    • 导 to lead, to conduct
    Example

    老师指导学生做实验。

    lǎo shī zhǐ dǎo xué sheng zuò shí yàn

    The teacher guides the students in doing experiments.

  • 5 领导 lǐng dǎo — to lead HSK 5
    • 领 to lead, to be in charge
    • 导 to guide, to direct
    Example

    他领导团队完成了这个项目。

    tā lǐng dǎo tuán duì wán chéng le zhè ge xiàng mù

    He led the team to complete this project.

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  • 6 主导 zhǔ dǎo — to lead HSK 6
    • 主 main, primary (indicates the leading position)
    • 导 to guide, to direct (indicates the action of leading)
    Example

    这家公司主导了市场的发展方向。

    zhè jiā gōng sī zhǔ dǎo le shì chǎng de fā zhǎn fāng xiàng

    This company has led the direction of market development.

  • 7 导师 dǎo shī — mentor, supervisor, advisor HSK 6
    • 导 to guide, to lead, to direct
    • 师 teacher, master, expert
    Example

    我很幸运有这样一位导师指导我的研究。

    wǒ hěn xìng yùn yǒu zhè yàng yī wèi dǎo shī zhǐ dǎo wǒ de yán jiū

    I'm very fortunate to have such a mentor guiding my research.

  • 8 引导 yǐn dǎo — to guide HSK 6
    • 引 to lead toward, to draw
    • 导 to guide, to direct
    Example

    老师引导学生思考问题。

    lǎo shī yǐn dǎo xué sheng sī kǎo wèn tí

    The teacher guides students to think about problems.

  • 9 辅导 fǔ dǎo — tutor HSK 6
    • 辅 assist, supplement
    • 导 guide, instruct
    Example

    老师每天下午辅导学生做作业。

    lǎo shī měi tiān xià wǔ fǔ dǎo xué shēng zuò zuò yè

    The teacher tutors students in doing their homework every afternoon.

  • 10 倡导 chàng dǎo — to advocate HSK 7
    • 倡 to initiate, to lead
    • 导 to guide, to direct
    Example

    我们倡导绿色出行。

    wǒ men chàng dǎo lǜ sè chū xíng

    We advocate green transportation.

  • 11 半导体 bàn dǎo tǐ — semiconductor HSK 7
    • 半 half, semi- (indicating partial conductivity)
    • 导 conduct (referring to electrical conductivity)
    • 体 material, substance (physical matter)
    Example

    这家公司专门生产半导体芯片。

    zhè jiā gōng sī zhuān mén shēng chǎn bàn dǎo tǐ xīn piàn

    This company specializes in producing semiconductor chips.

  • 12 向导 xiàng dǎo — guide HSK 7
    • 向 toward, direction
    • 导 to guide, to lead
    Example

    向导带领游客参观了古城。

    xiàng dǎo dài lǐng yóu kè cān guān le gǔ chéng

    The guide led the tourists to visit the ancient city.

  • 13 导向 dǎo xiàng — to guide HSK 7
    • 导 to guide, to lead
    • 向 direction, orientation
    Example

    政府的政策导向市场发展。

    zhèng fǔ de zhèng cè dǎo xiàng shì chǎng fā zhǎn

    Government policies guide market development.

  • 14 导弹 dǎo dàn — missile HSK 7
    • 导 to guide, to direct
    • 弹 projectile, ammunition
    Example

    军队发射了一枚导弹。

    jūn duì fā shè le yī méi dǎo dàn

    The military launched a missile.

  • 15 导火索 dǎo huǒ suǒ — fuse; trigger; catalyst HSK 7
    • 导 to conduct; to lead
    • 火 fire; flame
    • 索 rope; cord; cable
    Example

    这次冲突成为战争的导火索。

    zhè cì chōng tū chéng wéi zhàn zhēng de dǎo huǒ suǒ

    This conflict became the trigger for the war.

  • 16 导航 dǎo háng — to navigate HSK 7
    • 导 to guide, to direct
    • 航 to sail, to voyage, navigation
    Example

    我用手机导航去机场。

    wǒ yòng shǒu jī dǎo háng qù jī chǎng

    I use my phone to navigate to the airport.

  • 17 误导 wù dǎo — to mislead HSK 7
    • 误 mistake, error, wrong
    • 导 to lead, to guide
    Example

    这个广告误导了消费者。

    zhè ge guǎng gào wù dǎo le xiāo fèi zhě

    This advertisement misled consumers.

Structure & writing
1 疏 shū — sparse; wide apart (opposite of 密)
疏 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 5
蔬 shū vegetable; edible plant (mostly herbaceous)

consists of

1.1 疋 yǎ — elegant, refined; classical
疋 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
蛋 dàn egg (of birds, turtles, snakes, etc.); a shelled ovum that can hatch if fertilized
HSK 3
定 dìng calm; stable 楚 chǔ vitex (a type of deciduous shrub, as referenced in classical texts)
HSK 7
嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 婿 xù husband 疏 shū sparse; wide apart (opposite of 密)
1.2 㐬 liú — hanging banner/tassel on a flag or crown
㐬 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 4
流 liú to flow (of liquid)
HSK 7
梳 shū comb (tool for tidying hair or beard, made of bamboo, wood, or plastic) 疏 shū sparse; wide apart (opposite of 密)

Stroke order

2 导 dǎo — to guide; to channel

导 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 巳 sì — sixth of the twelve Earthly Branches
巳 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
包 bāo to wrap (something) with paper, cloth, etc.
HSK 4
导 dǎo to guide; to channel
HSK 6
异 yì different; distinct
HSK 7
巷 xiàng narrow street; lane; alley 撰 zhuàn to write articles or books; to compose 祀 sì sacrifice; ritual offering to gods or ancestors
2.2 寸 cùn — cun, a unit of length (1/10 of a 尺, approx. 1/30 meter)
寸 is a component in 25 characters
HSK 1
对 duì to answer; to reply 得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失) 时 shí time; a relatively long period of time during which matter continuously changes or develops
HSK 2
过 guò to move from one place or party to another
HSK 3
封 fēng to confer a title, rank, or fief upon a vassal (in ancient times) 衬 chèn to line with a layer underneath or inside
HSK 4
付 fù to submit; to hand over 厨 chú kitchen 导 dǎo to guide; to channel 将 jiāng will; about to 尊 zūn of high status or seniority
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村 cūn village; small residential settlement 耐 nài to endure; to withstand; to bear 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops
HSK 5
冠 guàn (lit.) to put on a hat (in ancient times, a capping ceremony at age 20 marked adulthood) 守 shǒu to defend, guard (opposite of 攻) 寻 xún ancient unit of length equal to eight chi (also said to be seven or six chi)
HSK 6
夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 寿 shòu long-lived; advanced in age 射 shè to shoot or launch (an arrow, bullet, ball, etc.) 碍 ài to hinder, obstruct
HSK 7
嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 寺 sì ancient government office 祭 jì to pay tribute to the deceased 辱 rǔ shame; disgrace (opposite of 荣)

Stroke order