东
Meaning:
east, eastern, eastward
HSK 2
Frequency:
#65
Pinyin:
dōng
Strokes:
5
Radical:
一
How to Write 东 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "东" in Chinese
The Chinese character 东 (dōng) means "east, eastern, eastward". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 东 include: 中东, 丹东, 亚东.
📚 Words and Phrases with 东
Common words containing this character
中东
Middle East
HSK 2
丹东
see 丹東市|丹东市[Dan1 dong1 Shi4]
HSK 2
亚东
Yadong county, Tibetan: Gro mo rdzong, in Shigatse prefecture, Tibet
HSK 2
京东
Jingdong, Chinese e-commerce company
HSK 2
以东
to the east of (suffix)
HSK 2
作东
to host (a dinner)
HSK 2
做东
to act as host
HSK 2
克东
see 克東縣|克东县[Ke4 dong1 Xian4]
HSK 2
台东
Taidong or Taitung city and county in Taiwan
HSK 2
向东
eastwards
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: Simplified form of 東, the sun 日 rising behind a tree 木
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "东"?
- The pinyin is dōng
- How many strokes does "东" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "东" mean?
- east, eastern, eastward
- What is the radical of "东"?
- The radical is "一"