No. 3,142 in Chinese
东坡
"东坡" (Dōngpō) refers to "Eastern Slope" and is also the pen name of the famous Chinese poet and scholar Su Dongpo (Su Shi).
In a sentence
苏轼被称为东坡居士，他是中国宋朝著名的文学家。
Su Shi is referred to as Dongpo Jushi, a famous literary figure of the Chinese Song Dynasty.
Here, '东坡' is used as a personal title or pseudonym referring to the historical figure Su Shi.
我们去餐馆尝试了东坡肉，味道非常独特。
We went to the restaurant and tried Dongpo Rou; the flavor was very distinct.
In this usage, '东坡' refers to a type of dish associated with Su Shi's creations or culinary influence.
父亲喜欢在东坡公园散步，这里环境优美。
My father enjoys walking in Dongpo Park; the environment here is beautiful.
Here, '东坡' is part of a proper noun referring to a specific location named after Su Shi or based on his legacy.
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