dung1 bin6東便东便
Jyutpingdung1 bin6
Yaledūng bihn
Definition
The east; the direction to your right when facing north.
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How it's used
Directional terms in Cantonese often use the suffix 便 to indicate a general area or side. While 東邊 is also understood, using 東便 feels more natural in spoken Cantonese when referring to a specific location or orientation. It is common to pair this with other directional terms like 西便, 南便, and 北便 to describe the layout of a space.
Examples
The library is on the east side, you will see it if you walk over.
Do you know if the restaurant on the east side is good?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin term 東邊. While they are interchangeable in meaning, using 便 instead of 邊 is a distinct marker of authentic Cantonese speech.
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