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    Using 方向 (fāngxiàng) to express "direction"

    Direction & Movement

    Explanation

    The noun 方向 (fāngxiàng) means "direction" or "orientation." It can refer to a physical compass direction, a figurative path, or a general course of action. For example, 从不同方向 means "from different directions."

    Examples

    • 你知道火车站在哪个方向吗？

      Nǐ zhīdào huǒchē zhàn zài nǎ gè fāngxiàng ma?

      Do you know which direction the train station is in?

    • 我觉得公司的发展方向是对的。

      Wǒ juéde gōngsī de fāzhǎn fāngxiàng shì duì de.

      I think the company's development direction is correct.

    • 风从不同方向吹过来。

      Fēng cóng bùtóng fāngxiàng chuī guòlái.

      Wind blows from different directions.

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