Chinese

fāngxiàng
Meaning: direction; orientation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

方
向

Example sentences

He lost his direction in the forest.
明年的大選將決定國家的未來方向。
明年的大选将决定国家的未来方向。
Next year's general election will determine the future direction of the country.
導盲犬可以指引盲人正確的方向。
导盲犬可以指引盲人正确的方向。
Guide dogs can guide blind people in the right direction.
馬路上的黃色界線用來區分行車方向。
马路上的黄色界线用来区分行车方向。
The yellow line on the road is used to distinguish the direction of traffic.
他在大城市裡迷失了方向。
他在大城市里迷失了方向。
He lost his direction in the big city.
每個人的觀點雖不盡相同,但大體方向是一致的。
每个人的观点虽不尽相同,但大体方向是一致的。
Although everyone's views are not exactly the same, the general direction is consistent.
他朝着出口的方向走去。
He walked towards the direction of the exit.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical direction (NSEW) or abstract goals/paths.

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