Directions 方向

Learn essential Chinese directional words with pronunciations and examples!

Vocabulary List

Example Sentences

1. 太陽從東方升起。
   Tàiyáng cóng dōngfāng shēngqǐ.
   The sun rises from the east.
2. 我的家在學校的北邊。
   Wǒ de jiā zài xuéxiào de běibiān.
   My home is north of the school.
3. 請向左轉。
   Qǐng xiàng zuǒ zhuǎn.
   Please turn left.
4. 銀行在郵局的右邊。
   Yínháng zài yóujú de yòubiān.
   The bank is to the right of the post office.
5. 車在房子前面。
   Chē zài fángzi qiánmiàn.
   The car is in front of the house.
6. 花園在房子後面。
   Huāyuán zài fángzi hòumiàn.
   The garden is behind the house.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, directions carry symbolic meanings. East (東) is associated with new beginnings and the rising sun, while north (北) historically represents winter and the emperor's throne faced south. The compass (羅盤/指南針) was one of China's Four Great Inventions!

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