How to say “toward” in Chinese with 朝, 向 and 往
朝 (cháo) / 向 (xiàng) / 往 (wǎng) + Direction + Verb
Comparing "朝 (cháo)" "向 (xiàng)" and "往 (wǎng)"
朝 (cháo) / 向 (xiàng) / 往 (wǎng) + Direction + Verb
HSK 5PrepositionsComparing "朝 (cháo)" "向 (xiàng)" and "往 (wǎng)"
Rule structure
朝 (cháo) is used for concrete directions, often with body movements. 向 (xiàng) can be concrete or abstract. 往 (wǎng) is used for concrete destinations with verbs of motion. All mean "toward".
Rule structure
朝 (cháo) is used for concrete directions, often with body movements. 向 (xiàng) can be concrete or abstract. 往 (wǎng) is used for concrete destinations with verbs of motion. All mean "toward".
Examples
他朝前走。 / 请向左转。 / 鸟往东飞。
Tā cháo qián zǒu. / Qǐng xiàng zuǒ zhuǎn. / Niǎo wǎng dōng fēi.
He walks forward. / Please turn left. / The bird flies east.
Examples
他朝前走。 / 请向左转。 / 鸟往东飞。
Tā cháo qián zǒu. / Qǐng xiàng zuǒ zhuǎn. / Niǎo wǎng dōng fēi.
He walks forward. / Please turn left. / The bird flies east.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Comparing "朝 (cháo)" "向 (xiàng)" and "往 (wǎng)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 朝 (cháo) / 向 (xiàng) / 往 (wǎng) + Direction + Verb. For example: 他朝前走。 / 请向左转。 / 鸟往东飞。 — “He walks forward. / Please turn left. / The bird flies east.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他朝前走。 / 请向左转。 / 鸟往东飞。 — “He walks forward. / Please turn left. / The bird flies east.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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