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东 (dōng) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

东

dōng

east

HSK 25 strokesRadical: 一 (one)

Full dictionary entry for 东 →

Character Breakdown

Sun rising behind a tree — east

Details

Pinyin	dōng
Meanings	east
Stroke Count	5
Radical	一 (#1 — one)
HSK Levels	HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 6
Frequency	#117 most common

Words Containing 东

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
东西	dōngxi	thing	HSK 2
东	dōng	east	HSK 3
房东	fángdōng	landlord	HSK 4
东北	dōngběi	northeast	HSK 6
东边	dōngbiān	east side	HSK 6
东道主	dōngdàozhǔ	host, sponsor	HSK 6
东方	dōngfāng	the Orient, the East	HSK 6
东南	dōngnán	southeast	HSK 6
东张西望	dōngzhāngxīwàng	to look in all directions	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

车

东 (dōng) ≠ 车 (chē), vehicle

束

东 (dōng) ≠ 束

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 东 mean in Chinese?

东 (dōng) means "east" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 4, 6.

How many strokes does 东 have?

The Chinese character 东 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).

What is the radical of 东?

The radical of 东 is 一 (one, Kangxi radical #1).

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