远东 (yuǎn dōng) — the Far East
Definition
A historical, Eurocentric term (lit. "Far East") for East Asia, used mainly in formal, diplomatic, or academic writing. Distinct from the everyday geographic term 亚洲 (Asia).
noun
the Far East
Examples
- 远东。yuǎn dōng Dì qū de lì shǐ wén huà fēi cháng fēng fù.The Far East region has a very rich history and culture.
- ,远东。Shí jiǔ shì jì, xǔ duō ōu zhōu tàn xiǎn jiā qián wǎng yuǎn dōng.In the 19th century, many European explorers traveled to the Far East.
- 远东。yuǎn dōng De jīng jì fā zhǎn sù dù lìng rén zhǔ mù.The pace of economic development in the Far East has been remarkable.
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