朝向

cháoxiàng

verb #16,090

Meanings

1 to face; to turn towards
2 orientation; exposure; direction faced

Characters

towards; facing

direction; towards

Examples

这间房子朝向南方。

Zhè jiān fángzi cháoxiàng nánfāng.

This house faces south.

买房子要注意朝向。

Mǎi fángzi yào zhùyì cháoxiàng.

When buying a house, pay attention to the orientation.

Tips

culture

In Chinese real estate, 朝向 is crucial. South-facing (朝南) apartments are most desirable — they get the best sunlight and command higher prices.

Stroke Order

朝 cháo

向 xiàng