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東西
dōngxi, dōngxī
Description
"东西"最常见的意思是"物品",比如你买的、吃的、用的东西。
The most common meaning of "东西" is "things," such as items you buy, eat, or use.
读音不同的时候意思也不同:读 dōngxī 是指方向,东边和西边。
When pronounced differently, the meaning of "东西" also changes: pronounced dōngxī, it refers to directions, east and west.
Meanings
东西dōngxi
thing; object; stuff
我要去商店买东西。
I am going to the store to buy something.
东西dōngxī
east and west; direction
这条路是东西方向的。
This road runs east-west.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "east-west"; the everyday meaning "thing" takes neutral tone (dōngxi).
- Nuance
dōngxi can also insult a person, e.g. 什么东西! ("what a nasty thing!").
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