1 ADJ [usually ADJ n] 东方的，东亚的（尤指中国和日本的） Oriental means coming from or associated with eastern Asia, especially China and Japan. 东方的，东亚的（尤指中国和日本的）
2 N-COUNT 东方人（尤指中国人或日本人）（可能具冒犯意味） Some people refer to people from eastern Asia, especially China or Japan as Orientals. This use could cause offence. 东方人（尤指中国人或日本人）（可能具冒犯意味）
| Usage | Oriental |
| Oriental should not be used to refer to people, because it may cause offence. Instead, use either Asian or the person's nationality. Use Oriental only to describe things: I bought an Oriental vase. |
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