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西
xī
Description
"西"是一个方向词，太阳每天从西边落下。
"西" is a directional word; the sun sets in the west every day.
我们说"西方"的时候，常常是指欧洲和美国这些国家。
When we say "西方", we often mean countries like Europe and the United States.
Meanings
西xī
west; the western direction
太阳从西边落下去了。
The sun set in the west.
西方xīfāng
the West; Western countries
他很喜欢西方的音乐。
He really likes Western music.
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Notes
- Nuance
"西" alone names the direction; add "边" or "方" for common everyday use.
- Etymology
often combined into place and culture words like 西方, 西餐, 西装.
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