东

east · Character component

east, eastern, eastward

Simplified form of 東, the sun 日 rising behind a tree 木

东 at a glance

Meaning: east
Strokes: 5
Characters: 6
Role: Contributes sound

Characters with 东

HSK 5 · 1

冻dòng · to freeze

HSK 6 · 2

陈chén · (bound form) to lay out; to exhibit; to display 栋dòng · classifier for houses or buildings

Beyond HSK · 3

岽dōng · place name in Guangxi province 胨dòng · see 蛋白腖|蛋白胨[dan4 bai2 dong4]鸫dōng · thrush (bird of genus Turdus)

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 东 mean?

东 means "east". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 东?

6 characters in this dictionary contain 东, including ones at HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 东 have?

东 is written in 5 strokes.