针对

zhēn duì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to target
2. to focus on
3. to be aimed at or against
4. in response to

Word relationships

Related words

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• 应对 yìng duì 应对 yìng duì to answer; to reply to respond to or deal with, often after targeting an issue; 针对 something to then 应对 it: to answer; to reply
• 适用 shì yòng 适用 shì yòng to be applicable to apply to or be suitable for, as in measures or rules 针对 specific groups: to be applicable

Synonyms

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• 瞄准 miáo zhǔn 瞄准 miáo zhǔn to take aim at to aim at or target something, often physically or metaphorically, 针对 is more about directing effort or criticism toward: to take aim at

Usage notes

Common mistakes

针对 is often followed by a noun or noun phrase directly (针对问题), not by a full clause. Do not say 针对他生病.

Example Sentences

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我们需要 针对 这个问题进行讨论。

We need to discuss this issue specifically.

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Words Containing 针对

• 针对性 针对性 zhēn duì xìng: focus

Child Words of 针对

• 对 对 duì: right; correct
• 针 针 zhēn: needle