oriental adjective uk /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/ us /ˌɔːr.iˈen.t̬əl/ relating to the countries of East and Southeast Asia: 东亚的;东南亚的 oriental cuisine/fruits/plants东方美食/水果/植物 The concrete floor was covered with oriental rugs.水泥地面上铺着来自东方的地毯。 Compare
occidentalformal See
the Orient In oriental medicine the body is made up of seven major chakra or energy points. He became fascinated with all things oriental. She's an acupuncturist and oriental medicine practitioner.