unknown, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #92539, Very Hard
峒
dòng
cavern
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #92539, Very Hard
峒
dòng
name of a mountain
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #92539, Very Hard
峒
tóng
a mountain in Gansu province
g, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #92539, Very Hard
峒
tóng
cave
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #92539, Very Hard
峒
tóng
cavern
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #92539, Very Hard
峒
tóng
name of a mountain
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #92539, Very Hard
dòng(dong4)
primary
T4
1a mountain in Gansu province
2cave
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March 24, 2026
峒dòng(dong4)
The character 峒 (dòng) primarily refers to a type of mountain or cave, often associated with specific geographical features in Gansu province. It can denote a hollow or cavernous space, suggesting depth and shelter, and is commonly used in geographical names. This character may also appear in cultural references related to nature, exploration, or history.
Strokes9Radical山Frequency#92539DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, mountains are often associated with spiritual significance and natural beauty, often featured in poetry and art. The character 峒 could refer to specific mountains in Gansu province that hold local historical or cultural stories.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cave (洞) that is nestled in a mountain (山). The double peaks of the mountain (山) look like two 'mountain caps' on top of a hollow (洞), creating a vivid image of a mountain with a deep cave. The pronunciation 'dòng' can be remembered by thinking of a 'dungeon' that's deep in the mountain.
Meanings of 峒
dòng(dong4)
primary
1a mountain in Gansu province
2cave
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峒Simplified
9Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Be aware that 峒 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in literary or geographical contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 洞 (dòng), which means cave but is more commonly used. It's important to use the correct tone and context when referring to specific locations.
HSK Study Tips
While 峒 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of geographical terms in Chinese. Focus on the radicals 山 (mountain) and 洞 (cave) to help remember its meaning. It can be helpful to learn related terms for natural features as you progress.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 峒 with 洞, using it inappropriately in casual conversation. For example, saying '我去峒' (Wǒ qù dòng) when they mean 'I go to a cave' is incorrect; they should use '我去洞' (Wǒ qù dòng).
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Etymology of 峒
Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
峒 = 山 + 同. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 峒
IDS Structure⿰山同
峒Full Character
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山Shan1
left
同tong2
right
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How to say a mountain in Gansu province in Chinese
“a mountain in Gansu province” in Chinese is峒dòng
The character 峒 (dòng) primarily refers to a type of mountain or cave, often associated with specific geographical features in Gansu province. It can denote a hollow or cavernous space, suggesting depth and shelter, and is commonly used in geographical names. This character may also appear in cultural references related to nature, exploration, or history.
When to use 峒
Be aware that 峒 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in literary or geographical contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 洞 (dòng), which means cave but is more commonly used. It's important to use the correct tone and context when referring to specific locations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 峒 with 洞, using it inappropriately in casual conversation. For example, saying '我去峒' (Wǒ qù dòng) when they mean 'I go to a cave' is incorrect; they should use '我去洞' (Wǒ qù dòng).
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Word Family of 峒
Words Containing This Character4
峒dòngcave
崆峒Kongtong district of Pingliang city 平涼市|平凉市[Píngliángshì], Gansu
崆峒区Kongtong district of Pingliang city 平涼市|平凉市[Píngliángshì], Gansu崆峒區
峒室mine passage
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Frequently Asked Questions about 峒
While both refer to cave-like structures, 洞 is more commonly used for general caves or holes, whereas 峒 specifically points to caves within mountainous regions.
No, 峒 is more likely to appear in geographical contexts or literature rather than in daily speech.
Not exactly; it often refers to specific mountains in Gansu province and is not a general term for any mountain.
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