洞 (dòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 洞 (dòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洞 (dòng) means "Cave / Hole". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洞 stroke by stroke?

洞 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 洞 and 㳄?

洞 (dòng) and 㳄 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 洞?

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

Q: What common words use 洞?

Common words containing 洞 include: 山洞 (shān dòng) — Mountain cave; 破洞 (pò dòng) — hole (in fabric, etc.); 漏洞 (lòu dòng) — Loophole / Leak.

How to Write 洞

The character 洞 (dòng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

洞 is pronounced dòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cave / Hole.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 洞 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 洞

山洞 shān dòng

Mountain cave

破洞 pò dòng

hole (in fabric, etc.)

漏洞 lòu dòng

Loophole / Leak

Example Sentences

山里有一个大山洞。

shān lǐ yǒu yí gè dà shān dòng

There is a large cave in the mountains.

他的衣服有个破洞。

tā de yī fú yǒu gè pò dòng

There is a hole in his clothes.

这个计划有漏洞。

zhè ge jì huà yǒu lòu dòng

This plan has loopholes.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

Practice Writing 洞 (dòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洞

What does 洞 (dòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洞 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洞?

What common words use 洞?

How to Write 洞 (dòng)