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

HSK 7-9

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 shínián de biànhuà.

This report provides longitudinal data tracking changes over ten years.

HSK 7-9

纵向比较显示，公司业绩逐年提升。

Zòngxiàng bǐjiào xiǎnshì, gōngsī yèjì zhúnián 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