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

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

面向

miàn xiàng

to face

For facing or orienting towards

针对

zhēn duì

to target

When aimed at a target or goal

Synonyms

1 item

朝着

cháo zhe

towards

For indicating a direction

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

sexual orientation

pointing device (computing)

矛头指向

máo tóu zhǐ xiàng

to target sb or sth (for attack, criticism etc)

Child Words of 指向

finger