东 (dōng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Direction and region words

In direction and region words, 东 (dōng) indicates the east or eastern area.

HSK 3.0 · L3

People and scene words

In words for people or settings, 东 (dōng) refers to an owner, host, or party.

HSK 1

dōng东

xi西

thing

HSK 4

fáng房

dōng东

landlord/landlady

HSK 6

gǔ股

dōng东

shareholder

HSK 6

dōng东

dào道

zhǔ主

host; one who pays for a meal

Action and state phrases

In action phrases like 东张西望, 东 (dōng) pairs with 西 to mean 'all around' or 'here and there'.

HSK 6

dōng东

zhāng张

xī西

wàng望

look all around

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

dōng东

bēn奔

xī西

zǒu

东 (dōng): East — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 东

Stroke Order Diagrams 东

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 东

How to Use 东

Direction and region words

Example Sentences

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical

People and scene words

Action and state phrases

Related Characters

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical