Meanings of 定向
By ear
Play it, then pick what 定向 means.
About 定向
Podcast: 定向
Podcast: 定向
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 定向
定位 (dìngwèi) vs 定向 (dìngxiàng): choose 定位 when referring to positioning or determining a specific location, whereas 定向 emphasizes directing towards a course or target.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 定向, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other terms. It’s often used in technical contexts, so ensure you understand its application before using it in casual conversation.
定向 is not a standard HSK vocabulary word, but it can be related to the HSK 5 level where directional terms start to become more complex. Focus on learning related words like 定 (to fix/set) and 向 (to face/towards) to understand its components better.
Learners often confuse 定向 with 导向, thinking they can be used interchangeably. However, 定向 is more about setting a fixed direction, while 导向 implies guidance towards a direction.
Pronunciation of 定向
Drill the tone of 定向 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 定向 to You
Let me explain 定向 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 定向 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 定向?
Learning Lab
Knowing 定向 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say to orientate in Chinese
“to orientate” in Chinese is定向
定向 (dìngxiàng) refers to the act of orienting or directing something towards a specific course or target. It is commonly used in contexts such as navigation, sports (like orienteering), and even in organizational strategies where direction and focus are crucial.
When to use 定向
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 定向, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other terms. It’s often used in technical contexts, so ensure you understand its application before using it in casual conversation.
定向 or something close to it
定位 (dìngwèi) vs 定向 (dìngxiàng): choose 定位 when referring to positioning or determining a specific location, whereas 定向 emphasizes directing towards a course or target.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 定向 with 导向, thinking they can be used interchangeably. However, 定向 is more about setting a fixed direction, while 导向 implies guidance towards a direction.
Write 定向
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 定向 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 定向?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 定向
定向 refers specifically to setting a direction or orientation, while 导向 is more about guiding or leading towards a direction.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 定向?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.