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东方 (dōng fāng): east

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
east
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • the East
  • the Orient
  • two-character surname Dongfang
  • east
  • the East
  • the Orient (cultural or geopolitical region)
  • the east
  • eastern direction

Chinese explanation

  • 指东边、东方的方向或地区，与西方相对
  • 也指亚洲，特别是中国、日本、韩国等国家，常与欧美国家相对而言。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

east

HSK 5

square

Example sentences

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The sun rises from the east.

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China is located in the east of Asia.

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Eastern culture has a long history.

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He likes Eastern art.

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This restaurant is in the east of the city.

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He studies Eastern culture.

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Eastern countries are developing economically rapidly.

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This window faces east.

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