Chinese
qūxiàng
Meaning: tendency; trend; to head towards
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

隨着技術的進步,現代生活趨向自動化。
随着技术的进步,现代生活趋向自动化。
With the advancement of technology, modern life is moving towards automation.
這個國家的政治體制趨向於中央集權,權力集中在首都。
The political system of this country tends towards centralization of power, with power concentrated in the capital.

Usage Notes

Can be used as both a noun (a trend) and a verb (to incline towards).

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