COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 洞 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 同 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 洞 (dòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cave
dòngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dòng
洞
cave
Common words
lòu dòng
漏洞
leak; hole; gap; loophole
dòng xué
洞穴
cave; cavern
kōng dòng
空洞
cavity; empty; vacuous
dòng
洞
cave; hole; zero (unambiguous spoken form when spelling out numbers)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
洞
洞
洞
洞
洞
洞
洞
洞
LEARNING TIP
Remember 洞
Say “dòng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 洞
Common words and phrases
lòu dòng
leak; hole; gap; loophole
dòng xué
cave; cavern
kōng dòng
cavity; empty; vacuous
dòng
cave; hole; zero (unambiguous spoken form when spelling out numbers)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“洞”。
Zhège zì shì “dòng”.
This character is “洞”.
我正在学习“洞”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dòng” zì.
I am learning the character “洞”.
请写一遍“洞”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dòng”.
Please write “洞” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 洞?
洞 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 洞 (dòng) mean?
洞 (dòng) means cave.
What is the radical of 洞?
The radical of 洞 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.