Writing
定向 (dìng xiàng) — how to say "directional" in Chinese
定向
Directional, targeted
verb · adjective
Character composition
定
to fix, to determine
向
direction
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
Collocations
定向培养
dìngxiàng péiyǎng
targeted training of specialists
Examples
我们需要制定一个定向计划来解决问题。
We need to make a targeted plan to solve the problem.
这是定向广告。
This is targeted advertising.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "directional" in Chinese?
"directional" in Chinese is 定向 (dìng xiàng).
What does 定向 mean in English?
定向 (dìng xiàng) means "Directional, targeted".
How is 定向 pronounced?
It is pronounced dìng xiàng (written as ding xiang, dingxiang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "directional" in Chinese characters?
It is written 定向: 定 has 8 strokes, 向 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 定向?
定向 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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