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东
dōng
Description
“东”是一个方向词，指太阳升起来的那一边。
我们常说“东边”“东方”，也用在很多城市和国家的名字里。
Meanings
东dōng
east; the eastern direction
太阳从东边升起来。
东dōng
host; owner (as in landlord or treat-giver)
今天我做东，请大家吃饭。
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Notes
- Nuance
东 alone rarely stands as a full word; usually paired, e.g. 东边, 东方.
- Etymology
in 做东/房东, 东 means host or owner, from ancient seating customs.
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