Learn a Chinese Character - 东

Chinese Character: (Dōng - East; Orient)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Horizontal stroke)

Stroke Count: 5 (Number of strokes: 5)

Structure Analysis: 象形字,像日出方向。本义指东方(如"东方"),现也指主人(如"房东")(Pictogram: Depicts sunrise direction. Originally meant "east", now also means "host".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dōng (First tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The sun rises in the east. 太阳从东方升起。

This is my landlord. 这是我的房东。

8. Memory Tips

Shape resembles sunrise behind trees. 形状像树木后升起的太阳。

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