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东
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 东
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 东西 | dōng xī | east and west |
| 东 | dōng | east; host (i.e. sitting on east side of guest) |
| 房东 | fáng dōng | landlord |
| 东道主 | dōng dào zhǔ | host; official host (e.g. venue for games or a conference) |
| 东张西望 | dōng zhāng xī wàng | to look in all directions (idiom); to glance around |
| 股东 | gǔ dōng | shareholder; stockholder |
| 做东 | zuò dōng | to act as host |
| 东边 | dōng bian | east; east side |
FAQ
How many strokes does 东 have?
东 has 5 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 东?
The pinyin for 东 is dōng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄨㄥ.
What does 东 mean in Chinese?
东 means: east; host (i.e. sitting on east side of guest). It appears in common words such as 东西、东、房东.
What is the traditional form of 东?
The traditional form of 东 is 東.