熏陶
xūntáo
to shape (through long exposure); to nurture
Every meaning
xūntáo
- to shape (through long exposure); to nurture
- influence (from one's surroundings)
Its characters
- 熏xūnto smoke (food); to fumigate
- 陶táopottery; ceramics
Words with 陶
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).