Chinese
dōngxī
Meaning: East and West
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

東西
東
西
东西
东
西

Example sentences

There are differences between East and West cultures.
絲綢之路在古代是東西方文化交流的重要橋樑。
丝绸之路在古代是东西方文化交流的重要桥梁。
The Silk Road was an important bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West in ancient times.
時光是看不見、摸不著的東西。
时光是看不见、摸不著的东西。
Time is something invisible and intangible.

Usage Notes

Refers to the Orient and the Occident, or direction from east to west.

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