東 — meaning in English
dōng
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English meaning
- east noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
Senses
東 is used for these senses in English:
- east The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
east — full definition
- noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
- adj Situated in or facing the east.
- adv Toward the east.
- name A region defined by its eastward location, such as "the East" referring to Asia or Eastern Europe.