COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 冬 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man walking 夂 on ice ⺀
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How to Write 冬 (dōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(onom.) beating a drum
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
冬
(onom.) beating a drum
Common words
dōng tiān
冬天
winter
hán dōng
寒冬
cold winter
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 冬
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 冬
Common words and phrases
dōng tiān
winter
hán dōng
cold winter
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“冬”。
Zhège zì shì “dōng”.
This character is “冬”.
我正在学习“冬”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dōng” zì.
I am learning the character “冬”.
请写一遍“冬”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dōng”.
Please write “冬” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 冬?
冬 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 冬 (dōng) mean?
冬 (dōng) means (onom.) beating a drum.
What is the radical of 冬?
The radical of 冬 is ⺀, associated with Not yet classified.