COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咚 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 冬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咚 (dōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(onom.) boom (of a drum)
dōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dōng
咚
(onom.) boom (of a drum)
Common words
dōng
咚
(onom.) boom (of a drum)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咚
Say “dōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咚
Common words and phrases
dōng
(onom.) boom (of a drum)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“咚”。
Zhège zì shì “dōng”.
This character is “咚”.
我正在学习“咚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dōng” zì.
I am learning the character “咚”.
请写一遍“咚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dōng”.
Please write “咚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咚?
咚 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 咚 (dōng) mean?
咚 (dōng) means (onom.) boom (of a drum).
What is the radical of 咚?
The radical of 咚 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.