东 (dōng) — how to say "east" in Chinese

East

Radicals / Keys

One

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Examples

我的房间窗户朝,每天早上都能看到日出。

My room windows face east, I can see the sunrise every morning.

太阳从边升起。

The sun rises in the east.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 东 (dōng) — east

[dōng-] Donkey Kong travels east in search of a magical coconut hidden beyond the horizon 东 🌅. On his map, he sees a horizontal line 一 and a snowflake-like shape, guiding him safely on his journey. Ahead lies an adventure in the mysterious lands of the east!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "east" in Chinese?

"east" in Chinese is 东 (dōng).

What does 东 mean in English?

东 (dōng) means "East".

How is 东 pronounced?

It is pronounced dōng (written as dong). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "east" in Chinese characters?

It is written 东.

What HSK level is 东?

东 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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