西方
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Chinese[edit]
west | square; quadrilateral; place square; quadrilateral; place; region; direction; side; method; way; prescription; power; upright; just | ||
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simp. and trad. (西方) |
西 | 方 |
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
西方
- west
- (Buddhism) Alternative name for 西天 (xītiān, “Western Paradise”).
Proper noun[edit]
西方
- the Western world; the West
Usage notes[edit]
The Standard Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese defines 西方 (xīfāng) in the modern sense as being made up of the various developed capitalist countries, which includes Japan. However, Japan is generally not considered a Western country by the average native speaker of Chinese.
Synonyms[edit]
- 西洋 (Xīyáng)
Derived terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
Japanese[edit]
Kanji in this term | |
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西 | 方 |
せい Grade: 2 |
ほう Grade: 2 |
on’yomi |
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Vietnamese[edit]
Hán tự in this term | |
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西 | 方 |
Noun[edit]
西方
- Hán tự form of tây phương (“west”).
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