Meanings of 向着
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向 (xiàng) vs 朝 (zhāo) — use 向着 for ongoing movement or orientation, while 朝 emphasizes the direction towards a point.
Be careful not to confuse 向着 with just 向 (xiàng), which can also mean 'towards' but does not carry the same continuous aspect as 向着. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, often paired with verbs like '走' (to walk) or '看' (to look).
While 向着 is not a standalone HSK word, it incorporates elements important at HSK Level 3 and above, such as directional language and expressions of intention. Focus on using it in sentences that convey movement towards goals or aspirations.
Learners often misuse 向着 by omitting it when describing goals. For example, saying '我努力我的目标' (Wǒ nǔlì wǒ de mùbiāo) is incorrect; it should include 向着: '我向着我的目标努力'. Another common mistake is confusing it with 向, which does not imply the same directionality.
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How to say towards in Chinese
“towards” in Chinese is向着
向着 (xiàngzhe) means 'towards' or 'in the direction of'. It is used to indicate movement or orientation towards a target or goal, both physically and metaphorically. This term can often be found in contexts related to aspirations, goals, and directions.
When to use 向着
Be careful not to confuse 向着 with just 向 (xiàng), which can also mean 'towards' but does not carry the same continuous aspect as 向着. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, often paired with verbs like '走' (to walk) or '看' (to look).
向着 or something close to it
向 (xiàng) vs 朝 (zhāo) — use 向着 for ongoing movement or orientation, while 朝 emphasizes the direction towards a point.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 向着 by omitting it when describing goals. For example, saying '我努力我的目标' (Wǒ nǔlì wǒ de mùbiāo) is incorrect; it should include 向着: '我向着我的目标努力'. Another common mistake is confusing it with 向, which does not imply the same directionality.
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You can say '我向着我的目标努力' (Wǒ xiàngzhe wǒ de mùbiāo nǔlì), which means 'I am working towards my goal.'
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