Chinese
chòng
Meaning: to face towards; directed at; strong (smell)
Part of Speech: Preposition, Adjective, Verb

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Example sentences

別衝著別人發脾氣。
别冲著别人发脾气。
Don't lose your temper at others.
放學後,孩子們都迫不及待地衝出教室。
After school, the children all rushed out of the classroom impatiently.

Usage Notes

A versatile word. It can be used as a preposition meaning 'facing' or 'directed at' (often followed by 著), or as an adjective describing a strong, pungent smell or a vigorous attitude.

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