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East in Chinese

East in Chinese is 东方, 東, 东 — East means the direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.

East in Chinese

东方
proper noun
Pronounced: dōng fāng
The Eastern world; the regions, primarily situated in the Eastern Hemisphere, whose culture is derived from Arabia, India, Persia or China.
noun
Pronounced: dōng
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
noun
Pronounced: dōng
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.

What does "East" mean?

  1. noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
    "The hikers headed east toward the rising sun."
  2. adj Situated in or facing the east.
    "They bought a house on the east side of town."
  3. adv Toward the east.
    "The road curves east just past the bridge."
  4. name A region defined by its eastward location, such as "the East" referring to Asia or Eastern Europe.
    "Trade routes once linked Europe with the riches of the East."

East in a sentence

  • The hikers headed east toward the rising sun.
  • Our new office faces east.
  • They bought a house on the east side of town.
  • The road curves east just past the bridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "East" in Chinese?

"East" in Chinese is 东方, 東, 东. East means: The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.

How do you pronounce 东方?

"East" in Chinese is 东方, pronounced "dōng fāng".

How do you use "East" in a sentence?

Example: "The hikers headed east toward the rising sun." In Chinese, "East" is 东方, 東, 东.

Are there other ways to say "East" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "East": 东方, 東, 东.

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