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方向

fāng xiàng
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. direction; orientation

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 方向 (direction) with 地方 (place). While both can be used to ask for directions, 方向 focuses on orientation, while 地方 refers to a physical location.

Example Sentences

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请问地铁站的 方向 怎么走?
Excuse me, how do I go in the direction of the subway station?
风从西北 方向 吹来。
The wind blows from the northwest.
路标标示着 方向
The road sign indicates the direction.
消费者的需求决定了市场的 方向
Consumer demand determines the direction of the market.
她從這個 方向 離開。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 3710631)

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