HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
栋 — ridgepole
- Reading
- dòng
- Meaning
- ridgepole; roof beam; (a measure word for buildings)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
栋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is dòng and it means ridgepole; roof beam; (a measure word for buildings). 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.
栋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 栋 (measure word (buildings)) and 栋梁 (pillar, backbone, important person).
Chinese words containing 栋
Frequently asked questions
What does 栋 mean in Chinese?
栋 means ridgepole; roof beam; (a measure word for buildings) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 栋 read?
栋 is read dòng. Reading it inside real words — 栋 and 栋梁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 栋 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 栋 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 栋 in a word?
A common word containing 栋 is 栋 (dòng) — "measure word (buildings)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 栋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 栋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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