How to write 东 (dōng)
东 has 5 strokes and means “thing; stuff” — it first appears in HSK 1. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 东
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 东
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 东西 | dōng xī | thing; stuff | HSK 1 |
| 东 | dōng | east; host | HSK 3 |
| 房东 | fáng dōng | landlord | HSK 5 |
| 东张西望 | dōng zhāng xī wàng | to look in all directions; to glance around | HSK 6 |
| 东道主 | dōng dào zhǔ | host; official host | HSK 6 |
| 做东 | zuò dōng | to act as host | HSK 6 |
| 股东 | gǔ dōng | shareholder; stockholder | HSK 6 |
Stroke order for 东
Write 东 in 5 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
- Stroke 5
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