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

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

The Chinese character 鸫 (dōng) means "Thrush". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸫 stroke by stroke?

鸫 has 10 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸫 and 袅?

鸫 (dōng) and 袅 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 鸫?

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

Q: What common words use 鸫?

Common words containing 鸫 include: 乌鸫 (wū dōng) — blackbird; 鸫鸟 (dōng niǎo) — Thrush bird; 画眉鸫 (huà méi dōng) — Hwamei (a type of thrush).

How to Write 鸫

The character 鸫 (dōng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 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

鸫 is pronounced dōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Thrush.

Common Words with 鸫

乌鸫 wū dōng

blackbird

鸫鸟 dōng niǎo

Thrush bird

画眉鸫 huà méi dōng

Hwamei (a type of thrush)

Example Sentences

乌鸫的叫声好听。

wū dōng de jiào shēng hǎo tīng

The blackbird has a beautiful song.

鸫鸟在树上筑巢。

dōng niǎo zài shù shàng zhù cháo

The thrush builds a nest in the tree.

我看见了一只画眉鸫。

wǒ kàn jiàn le yī zhī huà méi dōng

I saw a laughingthrush.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸫 (dōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸫

What does 鸫 (dōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸫 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸫?

What common words use 鸫?

How to Write 鸫 (dōng)