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Expressing "towards" with the verb 对 (duì)
HSK 3Actions & Events
Manner & Method
Structure
Subject + 对 + Person + Verb/Adjective
Explanation
对 (duì) as a verb means "to face" or "to treat," directing an action toward a specific person. It emphasizes how one person treats, faces, or interacts with another. This verbal use of 对 focuses on the interpersonal relationship between subject and object.
Examples
她对每个人都很友善，大家都喜欢她。
tā duì měi ge rén dōu hěn yǒushàn, dàjiā dōu xǐhuān tā.
She's friendly to everyone, and everyone likes her.
你不能这样对你的朋友，太过分了。
nǐ bù néng zhèyàng duì nǐ de péngyǒu, tài guòfèn le.
You can't treat your friend like this — that's going too far.
老板对新员工特别严格。
lǎobǎn duì xīn yuángōng tèbié yángé.
The boss is especially strict with new employees.