HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
向 — towards, direction, to face
- Reading
- xiàng
- Meaning
- towards, direction, to face
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
向 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xiàng and it means towards, direction, to face. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
向 appears in everyday chinese words such as 向 (towards, to), 方向 (direction, orientation) and 向上 (upward, rise, progress).
Chinese words containing 向
Frequently asked questions
What does 向 mean in Chinese?
向 means towards, direction, to face in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 向 read?
向 is read xiàng. Reading it inside real words — 向 and 方向 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 向 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 向 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 向 in a word?
A common word containing 向 is 向 (xiàng) — "towards, to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 向 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 向 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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