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左
zuǒ
Description
「左」是方向词，跟「右」相反。
"左" is a directional word, opposite to "右".
我们常说「左边」「向左走」，指身体或东西的左侧。
We often say "左边" or "向左走" to refer to the left side of the body or objects.
Meanings
左zuǒ
left; the left side
银行在你的左边。
The bank is on your left.
向左xiàng zuǒ
to the left (direction)
到路口向左转。
Turn left at the intersection.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
左 usually pairs with 边 (左边) or 右 (左右) in everyday speech rather than standing alone.
In videos
“比较早期的文字都会从右往左来读”
“还是从右往左读青城山”
“继续装饰这个左半边”
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