纵向

縱向

zòngxiàng

adjective #28,490

Meanings

1 longitudinal; vertical
2 along the length; top-to-bottom

Characters

vertical; lengthwise; to release

direction; facing; toward

Examples

这份报告提供了纵向数据，追踪了十年的变化。

Zhè fèn bàogào tígōng le zòngxiàng shùjù, zhuīzōng le shí nián de biànhuà.

This report provides longitudinal data tracking changes over ten years.

纵向比较显示，公司业绩逐年提升。

Zòngxiàng bǐjiào xiǎnshì, gōngsī yèjì zhú nián tíshēng.

A longitudinal comparison shows that the company's performance has improved year by year.

Tips

usage

纵向 (vertical/longitudinal) contrasts with 横向 (horizontal/lateral). In research contexts, 纵向研究 means 'longitudinal study' (tracking the same subjects over time).

Stroke Order

纵 zòng

向 xiàng