指向

zhǐ xiàng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to point towards
2. aimed at
3. facing
4. the direction indicated

Word relationships

Related words

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• 面向 miàn xiàng 面向 miàn xiàng to face For facing or orienting towards: to face
• 针对 zhēn duì 针对 zhēn duì to target When aimed at a target or goal: to target

Synonyms

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• 朝着 cháo zhe 朝着 cháo zhe towards For indicating a direction: towards

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with direction words like 向 (xiàng) or abstract targets: 指向北方 (point to the north), 指向未来 (point to the future).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 指向 (point towards) with 指出 (point out); 指向 indicates a direction or target, not drawing attention to a specific detail.

Example Sentences

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指南针 指向 南方。

The compass points to the south.

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Words Containing 指向

• 性指向 性指向 xìng zhǐ xiàng: sexual orientation
• 指向装置 指向装置 zhǐ xiàng zhuāng zhì: pointing device (computing)
• 矛头指向 矛头指向 máo tóu zhǐ xiàng: to target sb or sth (for attack, criticism etc)

Child Words of 指向

• 指 指 zhǐ: finger
• 向 向 xiàng: towards