COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 董 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 重 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 董 (dǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to supervise
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǒng
董
to supervise
Common words
dǒng shì
董事
board member
gǔ dǒng
古董
curio; antique
dǒng shì huì
董事会
board of directors
dǒng shì zhǎng
董事长
chairman of the board of directors
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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董
董
董
董
董
董
董
LEARNING TIP
Remember 董
Say “dǒng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 董
Common words and phrases
dǒng shì
board member
gǔ dǒng
curio; antique
dǒng shì huì
board of directors
dǒng shì zhǎng
chairman of the board of directors
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 董?
董 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 董 (dǒng) mean?
董 (dǒng) means to supervise.
What is the radical of 董?
The radical of 董 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.