向
xiàng
toward
Part of speech · preposition
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 向北走。Go north.
- 向我学习。Learn from me.
Collocations
向北向…学习向…说
Mnemonic
向 xiàng "toward" — directional preposition. Pattern: 向 X V "do V toward X". Cognate of Japanese 向く muku. Synonym 朝 cháo is more formal.
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向 vs 朝?