west; the West; Western Paradise
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
west (as a cardinal direction)
Used as a direction word indicating the west side or westward direction.
The sun sets in the west.
He is standing facing west.
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There is a big river to the west.
noun
the West; Western countries (esp. Europe and the US)
formalOften capitalized as Xīfāng when referring to Western culture, politics, or societies. Refers to Europe, North America, and other Western nations collectively.
Western countries emphasize individualism.
He specializes in Western philosophy.
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Western culture has had a profound influence on China.
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Western Paradise (in Buddhism); Sukhavati; the Pure Land
technicalBuddhist terminology referring to the pure land of Amitabha Buddha, located in the west, where believers hope to be reborn.
Buddhists believe in being reborn in the Western Paradise.
The Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss is the pure land of Amitabha Buddha.
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He made a vow to be reborn in the Western Pure Land.