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Stroke by Stroke: 东 Writing Order
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东 dōng
1. 方位词,日出的方向,与“西”相对。
(Meaning: A directional term indicating the direction where the sun rises, opposite to "west.")
2. 主人(古代主位在东,宾位在西)。
(Meaning: Host; in ancient times, hosts were positioned in the east opposite to guests in the west.)
3. 请客出钱的人。
(Meaning: A person who treats guests or pays for a meal; often referred to as "the host.")
4. 姓。
(Meaning: A surname.)
5. 同本义。
(Meaning: The same original meaning [En.: east].)
6. 特指东西向,与南北向相对。
(Meaning: Specifically refers to the east-west direction, in contrast to the north-south direction [En.: east and west].)
7. 东道主的略称。主人。
(Meaning: An abbreviation for the host; a person who receives guests or customers in social or business activities [En.: host; owner].)
8. 春天。
(Meaning: Spring [En.: spring].)
9. 指厕所。即“东厕”。
(Meaning: Refers to the toilet; also known as "东厕." In ancient times, toilets were usually located on the left side of the northern house, hence called "东厕" [En.: toilet; lavatory].)
10. 向东,东去。
(Meaning: Toward the east; going east [En.: face east].)
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