English–Chinese
“horizontal” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhéng
Example
这张照片是横的。zhè zhāng zhào piān shì héng de
This photo is horizontal.
How to say “horizontal” in Chinese
“Horizontal” in Chinese is 横 (héng).
A position that runs across from side to side rather than up and down.
Example sentences with 横
企业通过横向合作扩大市场份额。qǐ yè tōng guò héng xiàng hé zuò kuò dà shì chǎng fèn é
Companies expand their market share through horizontal cooperation.
Tips for using 横
- In everyday speech, 横 (héng, "horizontal") describes a position, while a separate verb usually expresses putting or turning something into that position.