This is the 5122nd most frequent Chinese word.
east
The Chinese word "east" (东, dōng) refers to the direction of sunrise; one of the cardinal directions.
Here, '东方 (East)' denotes a cardinal direction referring to the location where the sun rises.
阳光从东方升起。
Sunlight rises from the East.
In this context, '东部 (Eastern)' specifies a region of a city relative to direction.
我家住在城市的东部。
My home is located in the eastern part of the city.
Here, '东风 (East Wind)' is used as a proper noun for naming a corporation, reflecting cultural naming conventions.