Definition
正东 is listed as a noun meaning 'due east', but the pinyin zhēng does not match the standard reading of the characters (正 is zhèng, not zhēng). This appears to be a data error; the correct pronunciation for 'due east' is zhèng dōng. Use with caution.
n.
due east
Examples
- 正东。Tàiyáng cóng zhēng shēngqǐ.The sun rises from due east.
- 正东，。Fángzi cháo zhēng, zǎoshang hěn liàng.The house faces due east, so it's very bright in the morning.
- 正东。Dìtú shàng biāo chū le zhēng fāngxiàng.The map marks the due east direction.
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