Chinese

西

Meaning: west
Part of Speech: Noun

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西

Example sentences

The sun sets in the west.
這部電影融合了東西方的文化元素。
这部电影融合了东西方的文化元素。
This movie blends Eastern and Western cultural elements.
夕陽西下時分,天空染成了一片美麗的橘紅色。
夕阳西下时分,天空染成了一片美丽的橘红色。
At sunset, the sky turned a beautiful orange.
西漢時期,絲綢之路的開闢促進了中西方文化的交流。
西汉时期,丝绸之路的开辟促进了中西方文化的交流。
During the Western Han Dynasty, the opening of the Silk Road promoted cultural exchange between China and the West.
他們決定結伴前往西藏旅行。
他们决定结伴前往西藏旅行。
They decided to travel to Tibet together.
夕陽西下,景色非常迷人。
夕阳西下,景色非常迷人。
The sunset is setting in the west, and the scenery is very charming.
老子西遊過函谷關時,守關人望見紫氣東來,知有聖人降臨。
老子西游过函谷关时,守关人望见紫气东来,知有圣人降临。
When Laozi traveled west through Hangu Pass, the gatekeeper saw a purple aura coming from the east, knowing that a sage was arriving.

Usage Notes

One of the four cardinal directions.

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