HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
董 — director
- Reading
- dǒng
- Meaning
- director; to supervise
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
董 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dǒng and it means director; to supervise. 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.
董 appears in everyday chinese words such as 古董 (antique), 董事 (director, board member) and 董事会 (board of directors).
Chinese words containing 董
Frequently asked questions
What does 董 mean in Chinese?
董 means director; to supervise in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 董 read?
董 is read dǒng. Reading it inside real words — 古董 and 董事 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 董 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 董 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 董 in a word?
A common word containing 董 is 古董 (gǔdǒng) — "antique". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 董 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 董 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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