COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 东 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 東, the sun 日 rising behind a tree 木
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How to Write 东 (dōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
east
dōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dōng
东
east
Common words
dōng xī
东西
east and west
dōng běi
东北
northeast
dōng fāng
东方
east
dōng nán
东南
southeast
dōng bù
东部
the east; eastern part
fáng dōng
房东
landlord
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 东
Say “dōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 东
Common words and phrases
dōng xī
east and west
dōng běi
northeast
dōng fāng
east
dōng nán
southeast
dōng bù
the east; eastern part
fáng dōng
landlord
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 东?
东 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 东 (dōng) mean?
东 (dōng) means east.
What is the radical of 东?
The radical of 东 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.