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横向

héng xiàng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. horizontal
  2. 2. orthogonal
  3. 3. perpendicular
  4. 4. lateral
  5. 5. crosswise

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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纵向
zòng xiàng

longitudinal

dimensions or directions

Synonyms

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水平
shuǐ píng

level (of achievement etc)

describing something flat or level

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 比较 (comparison) or 联系 (connection) to mean lateral or horizontal relationships, as in 横向比较 (horizontal comparison).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 横向 (héngxiàng, horizontal) with 横行 (héngxíng, to run wild). Despite similar pronunciation, meanings differ.

Example Sentences

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这张图片是 横向 的。
This picture is horizontal.

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Child Words of 横向

横
héng

horizontal

横
hèng

harsh and unreasonable

向
xiàng

towards