Writing
寒冬 (hán dōng) — how to say "bitter winter" in Chinese
寒冬
Bitter winter
noun
Character composition
寒
cold
冬
winter
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
冫
Ice
#15 · bīng · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
寒冬季节
hán dōng jì jié
bitter winter season
Examples
寒冬里，我们围炉取暖。
In the bitter winter, we warm ourselves by the fire.
寒冬来了。
The bitter winter has come.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "bitter winter" in Chinese?
"bitter winter" in Chinese is 寒冬 (hán dōng).
What does 寒冬 mean in English?
寒冬 (hán dōng) means "Bitter winter".
How is 寒冬 pronounced?
It is pronounced hán dōng (written as han dong, handong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "bitter winter" in Chinese characters?
It is written 寒冬: 寒 has 12 strokes, 冬 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 寒冬?
寒冬 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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