HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
冬 — winter
- Reading
- dōng
- Meaning
- winter
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
冬 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is dōng and it means winter. 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.
冬 appears in everyday chinese words such as 冬天 (winter) and 寒冬 (cold winter).
Chinese words containing 冬
Frequently asked questions
What does 冬 mean in Chinese?
冬 means winter in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 冬 read?
冬 is read dōng. Reading it inside real words — 冬天 and 寒冬 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 冬 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 冬 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 冬 in a word?
A common word containing 冬 is 冬天 (dōng tiān) — "winter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 冬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 冬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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