English–Chinese
“from all directions” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsì miàn bā fāng
Example
朋友们从四面八方来参加聚会。péng yǒu men cóng sì miàn bā fāng lái cān jiā jù huì
Friends came from all directions to attend the party.
How to say “from all directions” in Chinese
“From all directions” in Chinese is 四面八方 (sì miàn bā fāng).
One point gathers people, information, or objects arriving along many lines from its surroundings.
Example sentences with 四面八方
节日的气氛来自四面八方，让城市热闹起来。jié rì de qì fēn lái zì sì miàn bā fāng ràng chéng shì rè nào qǐ lái
The festive atmosphere comes from all directions, making the city lively.
Tips for using 四面八方
- English speakers often expect a direction phrase to describe physical movement, but this word also describes information arriving from many sources.