English–Chinese
“whereabouts” in Chinese
How to say “whereabouts” in Chinese
“Whereabouts” in Chinese is 去向 (qù xiàng).
The answer to the question of where someone or something has gone, with attention to the path or destination rather than only the present spot.
Example sentences with 去向
家属要求警方尽快公布他的去向。jiā shǔ yāo qiú jǐng fāng jǐn kuài gōng bù tā de qù xiàng
The family asked the police to announce his whereabouts as soon as possible.
Tips for using 去向
- Chinese uses this noun especially well in formal reports about a person or object that cannot be located, while casual English usually chooses a more specific phrase for the situation.
Other Chinese words for “whereabouts”
他的着落还不清楚。tā de zhuó luò hái bù qīng chǔ
His whereabouts are still unclear.