dōng

surname Dong

HSK 3 5
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この漢字を含む単語

Core Meaning

"" primarily means "east," referring to the cardinal direction. It is commonly used in daily conversation to indicate direction, location, or time related to the east side.

As a Surname

"" is also a Chinese surname. When used as a surname, it is capitalized and often appears in introductions or formal contexts.

Common Collocations and Usage

  • (dōngbiān): east side; used to specify a location relative to something else.
  • (dōngqū): eastern district; common in place names.
  • (dōngfēng): east wind; often used metaphorically in literature or weather contexts.
  • (wǎng dōng zǒu): go east; a common phrase in giving directions.

Usage Notes

When used to indicate direction, "" can combine with words like (side), (district), or (wind) to form compound nouns. As a surname, it is less common but important to recognize in personal names. Avoid confusing "" with similar directional characters like "西" (west) or "" (south).

Tone and Register

"" is neutral and widely used in both formal and informal contexts. When used as a surname, it is treated as a proper noun.

例文

太阳从东边升起。

Tàiyáng cóng dōngbiān shēngqǐ.

The sun rises from the east.

他姓东,是我们班的新同学。

Tā xìng Dōng, shì wǒmen bān de xīn tóngxué.

His surname is Dong; he is a new classmate in our class.

我们公司总部设在城市的东区。

Wǒmen gōngsī zǒngbù shè zài chéngshì de dōngqū.

Our company headquarters is located in the eastern district of the city.

请往东走,车站就在前面。

Qǐng wǎng dōng zǒu, chēzhàn jiù zài qiánmiàn.

Please go east; the station is just ahead.

东风吹来,带来了春天的气息。

Dōngfēng chuī lái, dàilái le chūntiān de qìxī.

The east wind blows, bringing the breath of spring.