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东方
dōngfāng
Description
“东方”就是太阳升起来的那个方向。
"东方" is the direction where the sun rises.
这个词也可以指亚洲这些国家，比如中国、日本。
This word can also refer to countries in Asia, such as China and Japan.
Meanings
东方dōngfāng
the east; eastern direction
太阳从东方升起。
The sun rises in the east.
东方dōngfāng
the East; Oriental (Asia)
我很喜欢东方文化。
I really like Eastern culture.
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Notes
- Etymology
东 (east) + 方 (direction/side).
- Nuance
literal compass sense vs. cultural sense meaning Asia, opposite of 西方 (the West).
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