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向着

向著
xiàngzhe
preposition HSK 7-9 #14,009

Meanings

  1. 1 toward
  2. 2 facing
  3. 3 in the direction of

Examples

HSK 2
向着太阳的方向走。
Xiàngzhe tàiyáng de fāngxiàng zǒu.
Walk in the direction of the sun.
HSK 3
他向着目标努力前进。
Tā xiàngzhe mùbiāo nǔlì qiánjìn.
He is striving toward his goal.
HSK 3
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