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东西 (dōngxi) — how to say "thing" in Chinese
Measure word: 个
东西
Thing, things, object
Character composition
东
east
西
west
Radicals / Keys
襾
Cover
#146 · yà · 6 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 strokes
Examples
我有很多东西在家里。
I have many things at home.
我有一些东西
I have some things.
Mnemonic
[dōngxi-] Don Quixote goes on a quest for peculiar things 🌍. He imagines finding a magical object hidden between the East (东) and the West (西). On his journey, he often chants: "Where are my 东西? Where are my curious treasures?"
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "thing" in Chinese?
"thing" in Chinese is 东西 (dōngxi).
What does 东西 mean in English?
东西 (dōngxi) means "Thing, things, object".
How is 东西 pronounced?
It is pronounced dōngxi (written as dongxi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "thing" in Chinese characters?
It is written 东西.
What HSK level is 东西?
东西 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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