West in Chinese
West in Chinese is 西, 西洋 — West means the compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
West in Chinese
西
Pronounced: xī
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.
西洋
Pronounced: Xī yáng
(historical) The Western Bloc (the non-communist nations of Europe and America).
西
Pronounced: xī
The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
What does "West" mean?
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noun The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
"The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening."
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adj Situated in, facing, or moving toward the west.
"They bought a plot on the west side of the valley."
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name "The West" — a loose cultural and political grouping covering the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, often contrasted with other parts of the world.
"The alliance is seen as a symbol of unity between Western nations."
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West in a sentence
- The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening.
- Birds were flying west in a long, ragged line.
- They bought a plot on the west side of the valley.
- A cold west wind rattled the windows all night.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "West" in Chinese?
"West" in Chinese is 西, 西洋. West means: The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
How do you pronounce 西?
"West" in Chinese is 西, pronounced "xī".
How do you use "West" in a sentence?
Example: "The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening." In Chinese, "West" is 西, 西洋.
Are there other ways to say "West" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "West": 西, 西洋.
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