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Chinese character

東

dōng

east, eastern, eastward

8 strokesRadical 木Traditional

Meaning

Definitions are in English.
  • east, eastern, eastward
  • surname Dong
  • east
  • host (i.e. sitting on east side of guest)
  • landlord

Simplified / Traditional

东→東

Variant forms: 东

Variant forms

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The sun 日 rising behind a tree 木; compare 西

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東

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