COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 栋 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 东 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 栋 (dòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
classifier for houses or buildings
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
栋
classifier for houses or buildings
Common words
dòng liáng
栋梁
ridgepole; ridgepole and beams; person able to bear heavy responsibility; mainstay (of organization)
dòng
栋
classifier for houses or buildings; ridgepole (old)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 栋
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 栋
Common words and phrases
dòng liáng
ridgepole; ridgepole and beams; person able to bear heavy responsibility; mainstay (of organization)
dòng
classifier for houses or buildings; ridgepole (old)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“栋”。
Zhège zì shì “dòng”.
This character is “栋”.
我正在学习“栋”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dòng” zì.
I am learning the character “栋”.
请写一遍“栋”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dòng”.
Please write “栋” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 栋?
栋 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 栋 (dòng) mean?
栋 (dòng) means classifier for houses or buildings.
What is the radical of 栋?
The radical of 栋 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.