B2 · Grammar reference · ASGIHS2L
Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" All three of these, 朝 (cháo), 向 (xiàng), and 往 (wǎng) can be used to indicate direction or position. When these preposition phrases are used before a verb, the three have the same structure and their meaning is the same. Although they are often interchangeable, there are also cases when they are not.
Structure
向 / 朝 / 往 + Direction + Verb
Verb + 向 / 往 + Direction
向 / 朝 + Target + Concrete Verb
向 + Target + Abstract Verb
Keywords 朝 · 向 · 往
Used for Describing things · Describing actions
Classification — Examples (21) Add all sentences to My sentences From here, go one hundred meters north, and you'll get there. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. This little girl looked left and then looked right before crossing the street. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. I saw him going towards your house. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. Walk forward for ten minutes. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. This train is heading towards Shenyang. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. This plane is bound for New York. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. A small black sedan slowly drove from east to west. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. Like a bird, it flew into the blue yonder. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. He chuckled at me. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. I took a shot at him. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. He has already explained it to all the employees. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. He is an exemplary employee, we should all learn from him. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. We are going to demand that the Environmental Safety Department closely inspect the factory's sewage. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. Is this subway heading towards Pudong Airport? Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. You need to go to him to learn. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. When the handsome guy headed my way I smiled. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. The cute guy smiled at me. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. He walked south. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. Idiot! Why did you let him go south? Going south is dangerous! Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. Why are you getting mad at me? I told him but he didn't listen Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. I'm sorry. I should apologize to you. Illustrates Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang" with 朝. Further resources
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