东北

• 拼音: dōng běi
• 汉字拆解: 东 (dōng) — east; 北 (běi) — north

含义

Northeast. Refers to the northeast direction, or commonly to the Northeast China region (Dongbei).

In everyday Chinese, 东北 often specifically refers to the three northeastern provinces of China (Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang), famous for their cold winters, hearty cuisine, and distinctive dialect.

例句

1. 东北的冬天非常冷。
2. 他是东北人，说话很有意思。
3. 我们学校在城市的东北方向。

用法指南

语境: directions, geography, regional culture

语气: informative

正确说法

• 东北菜的分量很大。(Northeastern dishes come in very large portions.)
• 公园在我家的东北方向。(The park is northeast of my home.)

错误说法

• 注意'东北'作为地区名时不需要加'地区' — simply saying 东北 is sufficient to mean Northeast China. Adding 地区 is redundant in casual speech.

起源与历史

Compound of 东 (east) and 北 (north). A straightforward directional term that also became a regional name.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal