Word information
Simplified熏陶
Traditional薰陶
Pinyinxūntáo
Part of speech动
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.06
Chinese word dictionary
熏陶
xūntáo · to seep in; to influence; to nurture; influence; training
Character breakdown
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How to learn 熏陶
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