sai1 aa3西亞西亚
Jyutpingsai1 aa3
Yalesāi a
Definition
West Asia; the western part of Asia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the geographical region known as West Asia, which is often synonymous with the Middle East in common parlance. While it is a standard geographical term, it is less frequently used in casual conversation than the more common term 中東.
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West Asian countries
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