东部

• Pinyin: dōng bù
• Hanzi breakdown: 东 (east) + 部 (part/section)

Meaning

Eastern part; the east. Refers to the eastern section of a country, region, or area.

Commonly used in geographical descriptions, weather reports, and news. In China, 东部 typically refers to the more developed coastal provinces. Often contrasted with 西部 (western part).

Examples

1. 中国东部的经济比较发达。 The economy in eastern China is relatively developed.
2. 台风将在东部沿海地区登陆。 The typhoon will make landfall in the eastern coastal area.
3. 她来自美国东部的一个小城市。 She comes from a small city in the eastern United States.

Usage Guide

Context: geography, news, weather

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 中国东部沿海城市很多。(There are many coastal cities in eastern China.)
• 东部地区明天有雨。(There will be rain in the eastern region tomorrow.)

Don't Say

• 在教室的东部 (Don't use 东部 for small indoor spaces — it is for large geographical areas; use 东边 for smaller spaces)

Origin & History

Compound of 东 (east) and 部 (part, section), literally 'east-part.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal