東西 — meaning in English

English meaning

• gizmo noun A small device or gadget, especially one whose name or purpose isn't known.
• thing noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.

Senses

東西 is used for these senses in English:

• gizmo (slang) Something, generally a device, for which one does not know the proper term.
• thing That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

thing — full definition

1. noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
2. noun A matter, situation, or topic under discussion.
3. noun An action, fact, or event.

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