东西

东西東西 dōng ㄉㄨㄥ ㄒㄧ dung1 sai1 HSK 1

  • east and west

东西東西 dōng xi ㄉㄨㄥ ˙ㄒㄧ dung1 sai1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 东 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 混帳東西! You're a bastard!
  • 她偷東西。 She steals.
  • 喝點東西嗎? Want a drink?
  • 給我東西吃。 Bring me something to eat.
  • 她去买东西。 She's going out to buy some things.

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