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东 (dōng): east

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HSK 3noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: east
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 3
Strokes: 5
Radical: 一
Structure: 独体结构

Full definitions

east
eastern
master
host
east
eastern
master
host

Chinese explanation

四个主要方向之一，指太阳升起的方向，与西相对
常用来表示东边、东部地区。

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Example sentences

The sun rises from the east.

My home is in the east of the city.

Excuse me, how do I get to the east gate?

He looked around, as if he was lost.

This street runs east-west.

My home is in the east of the city.

He bought a lot of things.

Welcome to China, I am the host.

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