东
西
HSK 1 word · Places & things
东西 dōng xi
thing, stuff
Meaning
东西 = thing, stuff
Pronunciation
Pronunciationdōng
Tone 1 · high and flat, held like a sung note. Full lesson on “dong” →
Pronunciationxi
Neutral tone · short, light, effortless. Full lesson on “xi” →
Stroke order
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东
西
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