Hanzi
Traditional
Simplified

east/host (i.e. sitting on east side of guest)/landlord

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 1

Pinyin

dōng

Bopomofo

ㄉㄨㄥ

Jyutping

dung1

Example sentences

你一直往東走就到了。
你一直往东走就到了。

Walk straight east and you'll arrive.

我們嚮東走。
我们向东走。

We walk towards the east.

太陽從東方升起。
太阳从东方升起。

The sun rises in the east.

東方升起的太陽光芒萬丈。
东方升起的太阳光芒万丈。

The sun rising in the east shines with boundless radiance.

這是我的東西。
这是我的东西。

This is my stuff.

買東西要先看清價格。
买东西要先看清价格。

Before buying things, you should check the price clearly.

中東 / 中东 zhōngdōng
他研究中東的歷史,也關心當地的新聞。
他研究中东的历史,也关心当地的新闻。

He studies the history of the Middle East and also follows local news.

山東以其美味的啤酒和海鮮而聞名。
山东以其美味的啤酒和海鲜而闻名。

Shandong is famous for its delicious beer and seafood.

山東半島位於中國東部。
山东半岛位于中国东部。

The Shandong Peninsula is located in eastern China.

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