東 — meaning in English

English meaning

• east noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
• eastern adj Located in, facing, or relating to the east.

Senses

東 is used for these senses in English:

• east Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
• eastern Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

east — full definition

1. noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
2. adj Situated in or facing the east.
3. adv Toward the east.
4. name A region defined by its eastward location, such as "the East" referring to Asia or Eastern Europe.

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