冬 (dōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 冬 (dōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 冬 (dōng) means "Winter". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 夂.

Q: How do you write 冬 stroke by stroke?

冬 has 5 strokes. The radical is 夂. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 冬 and 夂?

冬 (dōng) and 夂 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 冬?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 夂. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 冬?

Common words containing 冬 include: 冬天 (dōng tiān) — Winter; 冬季 (dōng jì) — Winter; 立冬 (lì dōng) — Start of Winter (solar term).

How to Write 冬

The character 冬 (dōng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 夂 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

冬 is pronounced dōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Winter.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 冬 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 冬

冬天 dōng tiān

Winter

冬季 dōng jì

Winter

立冬 lì dōng

Start of Winter (solar term)

Example Sentences

冬天很冷。

dōng tiān hěn lěng

Winter is very cold.

冬季就要来了。

dōng jì jiù yào lái le

Winter is coming soon.

今天就是立冬。

jīn tiān jiù shì lì dōng

Today is the Start of Winter (Lidong).

Similar Characters

夂 zhǐ

处 chǔ

夆 féng

Practice Writing 冬 (dōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 冬

What does 冬 (dōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 冬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 冬 and 夂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 冬?

What common words use 冬?

How to Write 冬 (dōng)