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右
yòu
Description
“右”是方向词，指跟“左”相反的一边。
"右" is a directional word, referring to the side opposite to "左".
我们说“右手”、“往右走”，都是用这个字。
We use this character in phrases like "右手" (right hand) and "往右走" (go right).
Meanings
右yòu
right (the direction opposite to left)
银行在你的右边。
The bank is on your right.
往右wǎng yòu
toward the right
到路口往右拐。
Turn right at the intersection.
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Notes
- Nuance
右 usually appears in compounds like 右边 or 右手 rather than standing alone.
- Etymology
paired opposite of 左 (left); together 左右 means 'around, approximately'.
In videos
“比较早期的文字都会从右往左来读”
“我们要从右往左读”
“现在要转过来装饰右半边小房子”
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