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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