How to say “towards” in Chinese with 向 (xiàng)
向 (xiàng) + Direction + Verb
Expressing "towards" with "向 (xiàng)"
向 (xiàng) + Direction + Verb
HSK 3PrepositionsExpressing "towards" with "向 (xiàng)"
Rule structure
向 (xiàng) means "towards" or "in the direction of" and indicates the direction of a movement or an action's orientation.
Rule structure
向 (xiàng) means "towards" or "in the direction of" and indicates the direction of a movement or an action's orientation.
Examples
请向前走。
Qǐng xiàng qián zǒu.
Please walk forward.
Examples
请向前走。
Qǐng xiàng qián zǒu.
Please walk forward.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "towards" with "向 (xiàng)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 向 (xiàng) + Direction + Verb. For example: 请向前走。 — “Please walk forward.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
请向前走。 — “Please walk forward.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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