Chinese

liúxiàng
Meaning: flow direction; trend; to flow towards
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

流
向

Example sentences

Understanding the flow of passengers is very important for transportation planning.
這條河流流向大海。
这条河流流向大海。
This river flows towards the sea.
警方正在追蹤這起案件中流向境外的資金。
警方正在追踪这起案件中流向境外的资金。
The police are tracking the funds flowing out of the country in this case.

Usage Notes

Refers to the direction of liquid flow, or the movement patterns of people, goods, and capital.

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