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
Pronounced: dōng fāng
The Eastern world; the regions, primarily situated in the Eastern Hemisphere, whose culture is derived from Arabia, India, Persia or China.
東
Pronounced: dōng
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
东
Pronounced: dōng
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
What does "East" mean?
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noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
"The hikers headed east toward the rising sun."
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adj Situated in or facing the east.
"They bought a house on the east side of town."
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adv Toward the east.
"The road curves east just past the bridge."
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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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