No. 6,672 in Chinese
東方
"東方" means "the East" or "Eastern."
In a sentence
東方的天空在黎明时分显得异常美丽。
The eastern sky appears exceptionally beautiful at dawn.
In this sentence, '東方' is used to describe the eastern direction or region, specifically referring to the sky.
東方文化蕴含着丰富的历史与哲学。
Eastern culture embodies rich history and philosophy.
Here, '東方' refers to the cultural and philosophical characteristics associated with the eastern part of the world, often implying Asia and its traditions.
他们决定向東方进军，以扩展疆域。
They decided to advance towards the east to expand their territory.
In this context, '東方' signifies the direction east, where the group plans to extend their movement or territory.
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