向
xiàng
Towards
How to say “towards” in Chinese with 向 (xiàng)
向 (xiàng) + Direction + Verb
向 (xiàng) — towards direction
HSK 3Prepositions
向 (xiàng) + Direction + Verb
HSK 3Prepositions向 (xiàng) — towards direction
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.
向前跑。
Xiàngqián pǎo.
Run forward.
请向右转。
Qǐng Xiàngyòuzhuǎn.
Please turn right.
Examples
请向前走。
Qǐng xiàng qián zǒu.
Please walk forward.
向前跑。
Xiàngqián pǎo.
Run forward.
请向右转。
Qǐng Xiàngyòuzhuǎn.
Please turn right.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “towards direction” in Chinese with 向?
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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