Definition
东北 is a proper noun for Northeast China, a specific region (historically known as Manchuria). Don't confuse it with 北方, which means 'north' as a general direction or the northern part of any area.
noun
Northeast China
Examples
- 东北。Tā qù guo Dōng běi.He has been to Northeast China.
- 东北。Wǒ xiǎng míngnián qù Dōng běi lǚyóu.I want to travel to Northeast China next year.
- 东北。Dōng běi de dōngtiān hěn lěng.The winter in Northeast China is very cold.
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