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东北
dōngběi
Description
“东北”是一个方向词，指东和北之间的方向。
"东北" is a directional word, referring to the direction between east and north.
在中国，“东北”也常常指国家北方的一个地区，那里冬天很冷。
In China, "东北" often also refers to a northern region of the country, where winters are very cold.
Meanings
东北dōngběi
northeast (direction)
我家在城市的东北。
My home is in the northeast of the city.
东北dōngběi
the Northeast region of China
他是东北人，说话很有意思。
He is from the northeast; he speaks very interestingly.
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Notes
- Etymology
compound of 东 (east) + 北 (north), naming the direction between them.
- Nuance
capitalized-sense refers specifically to China's northeastern provinces (Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang).
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