Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
向
xiàng
Description
“向”是一个常用的词，可以表示方向，也可以表示对着某个人或东西。
"向" is a common word that can indicate direction or be used to mean facing someone or something.
我们常说“向左”“向右”，也可以说“向他学习”。
We often say "向左" (to the left), "向右" (to the right), and can also say "向他学习" (learn from him).
Meanings
向xiàng
toward; in the direction of
请向前走。
Please walk forward.
向xiàng
to; from (a person, as target)
我要向你学习。
I want to learn from you.
向xiàng
to face; direction
这个房间的窗户向南。
The windows of this room face south.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
向 and 朝 both mean 'toward'; 向 is more formal and common in writing.
- Etymology
originally pictured a window facing a direction, later extended to 'toward'.
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