Oriental in Chinese
Oriental in Chinese is 东方, 亞洲人 — Oriental means relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
Oriental in Chinese
东方
Pronounced: dōng fāng
Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]
亞洲人
Pronounced: yà zhōu rén
(archaic) A person from the eastern region of a place. [15th–19th c.]
What does "Oriental" mean?
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adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
"The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics."
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noun A gem, especially a pearl, prized for its exceptional shine.
"The necklace was set with a fine oriental pearl."
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Oriental in a sentence
- The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics.
- The necklace was set with a fine oriental pearl.
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What is "Oriental" in Chinese?
"Oriental" in Chinese is 东方, 亞洲人. Oriental means: Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
How do you pronounce 东方?
"Oriental" in Chinese is 东方, pronounced "dōng fāng".
How do you use "Oriental" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics." In Chinese, "Oriental" is 东方, 亞洲人.
Are there other ways to say "Oriental" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "Oriental": 东方, 亞洲人.
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