HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
东 — east
- Reading
- dōng
- Meaning
- east
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
东 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is dōng and it means east. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
东 appears in everyday chinese words such as 东 (east), 东西 (thing, item) and 东北 (northeast).
Chinese words containing 东
Frequently asked questions
What does 东 mean in Chinese?
东 means east in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 东 read?
东 is read dōng. Reading it inside real words — 东 and 东西 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 东 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 东 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 东 in a word?
A common word containing 东 is 东 (dōng) — "east". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 东 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 东 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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