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东
dōng
Description
“东”是四个方向之一，太阳从东边升起来。
"东" is one of the four directions; the sun rises from the east.
我们常说东、南、西、北，“东”就是其中一个。
We often say east, south, west, north; "东" is one of them.
Meanings
东dōng
east; the eastern direction
太阳从东边升起。
The sun rises in the east.
东dōng
host; owner (as in landlord or party host)
今天我做东，请大家吃饭。
I'm hosting today; everyone, please eat.
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Notes
- Nuance
东 alone means "east"; combined as 东西 (dōngxi) it means "thing/stuff".
- Etymology
做东 (zuò dōng) means to act as host, from the ancient seat of honor facing east.
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