(dǒng) - Dong — a surname & also used in historical names and as a

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dǒng | 15 strokes | radical:

· dǒng

Dong — a surname;

also used in historical names and as a variant form of 董.

Dong — a surnamealso used in historical names and as a

Usage highlights

Surname DongVariant of DongAncient usageCharacter variant

Synonyms

  • Dong (more common character with same pronunciation and similar meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Dong (姓蕫).
  • This is a variant form of the character 董 (蕫).
  • The name appears in some historical texts (古文中用蕫).

Collocations

  • Surname Dong(蕫姓)
  • Variant of Dong(蕫字)
  • Ancient usage(古蕫)
  • Character variant(异体字蕫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a surname in Chinese culture.
  • Considered a variant form of the more common character 董.
  • Appears in historical texts and genealogical records.

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