The Chinese word 方向 means “direction” or “orientation”. It is commonly used to describe the way in which something is facing or moving, as well as to indicate a specific path or route. For example, you might ask someone for 方向 when trying to find a specific location or when navigating through a new city. Additionally, 方向 can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe someone’s goals or objectives, such as when discussing the 方向 of a company or organization.
Translation
Noun: direction, orientation
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们需要确定前进的方向 | wǒmen xūyào quèdìng qiánjìn de fāngxiàng | We need to determine the direction of progress |
| 他一直朝着北方的方向走 | tā yīzhí cháozhe běifāng de fāngxiàng zǒu | He has been walking in the direction of the north |
| 这个地图告诉你正确的方向 | zhège dìtú gàosù nǐ zhèngquè de fāngxiàng | This map tells you the correct direction |
| 他们正在讨论公司未来的方向 | tāmen zhèngzài tǎolùn gōngsī wèilái de fāngxiàng | They are discussing the future direction of the company |
| 她对自己的人生方向感到困惑 | tā duì zìjǐ de rénshēng fāngxiàng gǎndào kùnhuò | She feels confused about the direction of her life |
| 指南针可以帮助你确定方向 | zhǐnánzhēn kěyǐ bāngzhù nǐ quèdìng fāngxiàng | A compass can help you determine direction |
| 这个项目的方向还需要进一步讨论 | zhège xiàngmù de fāngxiàng hái xūyào jìnyībù tǎolùn | The direction of this project needs further discussion |
HSK
方向 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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