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東
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Stroke order — 8 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 東
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 東西 | dōng xī | east and west |
| 東 | Dōng | surname Dong |
| 房東 | fáng dōng | landlord |
| 東道主 | dōng dào zhǔ | host; official host (e.g. venue for games or a conference) |
| 東張西望 | dōng zhāng xī wàng | to look in all directions (idiom); to glance around |
| 股東 | gǔ dōng | shareholder; stockholder |
| 做東 | zuò dōng | to act as host |
| 東邊 | dōng bian | east; east side |
FAQ
How many strokes does 東 have?
東 has 8 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 東?
The pinyin for 東 is dōng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄨㄥ.
What does 東 mean in Chinese?
東 means: surname Dong. It appears in common words such as 东西、东、房东.
What is the simplified form of 東?
The simplified form of 東 is 东.