横
héng, hèng
Description
“横”一般读 héng，表示从左到右的方向，或者“横着放”的意思，跟“竖”相反。
"横" is generally pronounced héng, indicating a direction from left to right, or the meaning of "placed horizontally," opposite to "竖."
读 hèng 的时候，常表示人很不讲理、态度粗暴。
When pronounced hèng, "横" often means a person is unreasonable and has a rough attitude.
Meanings
横héng
horizontal; across; from side to side
这条路是横的，那条是竖的。
This road runs horizontally, that one runs vertically.
横héng
to place or move sideways/across
他把桌子横过来。
He turned the table sideways.
横hèng
unreasonable; harsh; overbearing
这个人说话很横。
This person speaks very aggressively.
Related words
Notes
- Pronunciation
héng means 'horizontal/across'; hèng means 'harsh/unreasonable' — same character, different tone and sense.
- Nuance
横 (héng) contrasts with 竖 (shù, vertical); 横 (hèng) implies rude, aggressive behavior.
In videos
“可以的时候再横的，아,이,우,”
“后面横着戳一个衔接哦”
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