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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
proper noun
Pronounced:
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.
西洋
proper noun
Pronounced: Xī yáng
(historical) The Western Bloc (the non-communist nations of Europe and America).
西
noun
Pronounced:
The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

What does "West" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. adj Situated in, facing, or moving toward the west.
    "They bought a plot on the west side of the valley."
  3. 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."

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.

Common Chinese translations

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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