- 东道主 dōngdàozhǔ hostHost; official host of an event, such as a conference or sporting competition. Derived from a historical account where the state of Zheng served as a host to travelers on the eastern road.
- 东道国 dōngdàoguó host countryThe country that hosts an international meeting, event, or sports competition
- 说东道西 shuōdōngdàoxī to chat about this and thatTo talk about anything and everything; to chatter away or gossip. This term is often used with a negative tone to describe someone talking idly or making irresponsible remarks.
- 东道主人 dōngdàozhǔrén hosthost at a banquet or meeting; person who receives guests
- 做东道 zuòdōngdào to play the hostTo act as the host and pay for a meal or entertainment
- 赌东道 dǔdōngdào to bet on treatTo place a bet where the loser must pay for a meal or entertainment as the host.