向着

向著

xiàngzhe

preposition HSK 7 #14,009

Meanings

1 toward
2 facing
3 in the direction of

Characters

particle indicating ongoing action/state

Examples

他向着目标努力前进。

Tā xiàngzhe mùbiāo nǔlì qiánjìn.

He is striving toward his goal.

向着太阳的方向走。

Xiàngzhe tàiyáng de fāngxiàng zǒu.

Walk in the direction of the sun.

她总是向着弟弟说话。

Tā zǒngshì xiàngzhe dìdi shuōhuà.

She always sides with her younger brother.

Tips

usage

向着 has two meanings: (1) physical direction — 向着北方走 (walk toward the north); (2) to side with someone — 她向着你 (she's on your side). Context determines meaning.

Stroke Order

向 xiàng

着 zhe