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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
流向liúxiàngdirection of a current; direction of flow; to flow towardHSK 7, n, 16 strokes, rank #19287, Very Hard
liúxiàng(liu2xiang4)liu xiang T2
  1. 1direction of a current
  2. 2direction of flow
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March 24, 2026

流向liúxiàng(liu2xiang4)

流向 (liúxiàng) refers to the direction or flow of something, often used in contexts like water flow, traffic patterns, or financial trends. It emphasizes the movement from one point to another, indicating how resources or information are distributed or directed.

Strokes16Frequency#19287DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of flow is often associated with the principles of balance and harmony, particularly in water management practices that reflect the importance of nature in daily life. Understanding流向 can also connect to discussions about environmental awareness and resource management in China.

Memory tip

Imagine a river (流) flowing down a mountain in a specific direction (向). Visualize the water taking a path, winding around rocks and trees, symbolizing how things move and change direction. The pronunciation 'liú' sounds like 'flow' which helps connect the concept of directionality in movement.

Meanings of 流向

liúxiàng(liu2xiang4)
1direction of a current
2direction of flow
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流向Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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流动 (liúdòng) - use 流向 when emphasizing the direction of flow, while 流动 focuses on the act of flowing itself.

Usage Notes

流向 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about economics, geography, and logistics. A common mistake is to confuse it with 流动 (liúdòng), which means 'to flow' without specifying direction. Be mindful of tone: the first character (流) should be pronounced with a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 流向 is not a standard HSK vocabulary word, it combines basic characters that are common at lower levels: 流 (flow) and 向 (toward). Students should focus on recognizing these components and their meanings to enhance vocabulary understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners may use 流向 incorrectly as a direct synonym for direction without considering its specific context, for example saying '你知道流向吗?' instead of the more appropriate usage like '你知道这个水流的流向吗?' (Do you know the direction of this water flow?).

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Component characters

流liúto flow
HSK 410 strokes氵
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向xiàngtowards
HSK 36 strokes口
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How to say direction of a current in Chinese

“direction of a current” in Chinese is流向liúxiàng

流向 (liúxiàng) refers to the direction or flow of something, often used in contexts like water flow, traffic patterns, or financial trends. It emphasizes the movement from one point to another, indicating how resources or information are distributed or directed.

When to use 流向

流向 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about economics, geography, and logistics. A common mistake is to confuse it with 流动 (liúdòng), which means 'to flow' without specifying direction. Be mindful of tone: the first character (流) should be pronounced with a rising tone.

流向 or something close to it

流动 (liúdòng) - use 流向 when emphasizing the direction of flow, while 流动 focuses on the act of flowing itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners may use 流向 incorrectly as a direct synonym for direction without considering its specific context, for example saying '你知道流向吗?' instead of the more appropriate usage like '你知道这个水流的流向吗?' (Do you know the direction of this water flow?).

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You can say, '这个河流的流向是南方的' (The direction of the river's flow is toward the south).

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