How to Say ‘East’ in Traditional Chinese
東邊
💬 Usage Tip: The word [東] stands for 'east', think of the sunrise.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taroko Gorge is a famous scenic area located in eastern Taiwan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
東邊
[dōng biān]
east side
The side or direction towards the east.
超市在車站的東邊。
The supermarket is on the east side of the station.
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