往
wǎng
(preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past
How to say “toward” in Chinese with 往 (wǎng)
往 (wǎng) + Direction Word
往 (wǎng) — toward
HSK 2Prepositions
往 (wǎng) + Direction Word
HSK 2Prepositions往 (wǎng) — toward
Rule structure
往 (wǎng) is a preposition used to indicate the direction of a movement, meaning "toward" or "in the direction of." It is often followed by words like 东 (dōng), 前 (qián), or a place.
Rule structure
往 (wǎng) is a preposition used to indicate the direction of a movement, meaning "toward" or "in the direction of." It is often followed by words like 东 (dōng), 前 (qián), or a place.
Examples
往前走。
Wǎng qián zǒu.
Go straight ahead.
往前跑。
Wǎngqián pǎo.
Run forward.
往南看。
Wǎng Nán kàn.
Look south.
Examples
往前走。
Wǎng qián zǒu.
Go straight ahead.
往前跑。
Wǎngqián pǎo.
Run forward.
往南看。
Wǎng Nán kàn.
Look south.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “toward” in Chinese with 往?
Use the structure: 往 (wǎng) + Direction Word. For example: 往前走。 — “Go straight ahead”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
往前走。 — “Go straight ahead”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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