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Jyutpingjyun5 dung1
Yaleyúhn dūng
Definition
Far East; a geographical concept centered on Europe referring to East Asia.
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How it's used
This term is an Eurocentric geographical label that reflects a historical perspective rather than a local one. Speakers in Hong Kong use it primarily when discussing international relations, trade, or historical contexts where the European viewpoint is relevant. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation to describe one's own location or immediate surroundings.
Examples
They really like travelling to the Far East.
The economic development in the Far East region is very fast.
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