Learn a Chinese Character - 董

Chinese Character: (Dǒng - Supervise; Director)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Grass radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (Number of strokes: 12)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从艹(植物),重声(zhòng,表音)。本义指监督管理(如"董事"),现也指姓氏(如"董先生")(Phonetic-semantic character: "艹" (plant) + "重" (phonetic). Originally meant "supervise", now also means surname.)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dǒng (Third tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The board of directors meets monthly. 董事会每月召开一次会议。

This antique vase is priceless. 这个古董花瓶价值连城。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "艹" (grass) + "重" (important) → Important person managing affairs. 组合“艹”+“重”→ 管理事务的重要人物。

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