dung1 bun3 kau4東半球东半球
Jyutpingdung1 bun3 kau4
Yaledūng bun kàuh
Definition
The Eastern Hemisphere; the half of the Earth east of the prime meridian up to 180 degrees longitude.
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How it's used
Geographical terms like this are often used in formal contexts such as geography lessons or international news reports. While it is a standard noun, you will rarely hear it in casual daily chatter unless you are specifically discussing time zones or global travel. It functions as a proper noun phrase and does not typically require a classifier.
Examples
Does Australia belong to the Eastern Hemisphere?
We live in the Eastern Hemisphere, the weather is a bit different.
Related words
Common phrases
located in the Eastern Hemisphere
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