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“direction” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfāng xiàng

Example

我们要改变公司的方向。wǒ men yào gǎi biàn gōng sī de fāng xiàng

We need to change the company's direction.

Illustration for 方向 (direction)

How to say “direction” in Chinese

“Direction” in Chinese is 方向 (fāng xiàng).

The way something faces or moves from a point toward a place, goal, or later result.

Full entry for 方向: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 方向

学生应该明确自己的学习方向。xué shēng yīng gāi míng què zì jǐ de xué xí fāng xiàng

Students should clearly understand the direction of their studies.

Tips for using 方向

  • In Chinese class, this noun can describe the guiding focus of a team or project, so a company can change it without moving anywhere.

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