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How to write 冬 in Chinese

冬 (dōng) means “winter” and has 5 strokes. Print the worksheet to trace it, or scroll down for the stroke order and meaning.

Stroke order of 冬

冬 has 5 strokes. Follow the boxes left to right: the red stroke is the one to write next.

What 冬 means

冬 dōng: winter, 11th lunar month.

How it is built

  • Radical: ⺀
  • 冬 is an ideograph: its parts combine to suggest the meaning.
  • A man walking 夂 on ice ⺀.

Tips for writing 冬

  • Say each stroke as you write it, so the order sticks.
  • Keep the character inside the box: use the dashed centre lines to place each part.
  • Trace the faded copies first, then write it on your own in the empty boxes.

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