dung1 naam4東南东南
Jyutpingdung1 naam4
Yaledūng nàahm
Definition
Southeast; the direction or orientation between east and south.
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How it's used
Directional terms like this are frequently used when describing the orientation of apartments or buildings in Hong Kong, as the direction a window faces significantly impacts the amount of sunlight and breeze a unit receives. It functions as a noun indicating a specific point on a compass rather than a general area.
Examples
Their house faces southeast and is very well-ventilated.
Do you know which way to go for southeast?
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Common phrases
Southeast Asia
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