English–Chinese
“point toward” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǐ xiàng
Example
箭头指向门的方向。jiàn tóu zhǐ xiàng mén de fāng xiàng
The arrow points toward the door.
How to say “point toward” in Chinese
“Point toward” in Chinese is 指向 (zhǐ xiàng).
Attention, movement, or a sign turns toward a target and shows its direction.
Example sentences with 指向
镜头缓慢转动，指向舞台中央的讲者。jìng tóu huǎn màn zhuǎn dòng zhǐ xiàng wǔ tái zhōng yāng de jiǎng zhě
The camera slowly turns, pointing toward the speaker at the center of the stage.
Tips for using 指向
- English often uses separate verbs for physical direction and mental focus, while this Chinese verb can cover both in one pattern.