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HSK 3

向

Preposition indicating the target directed at (向 xiàng)

Explanation

The word '向' is used as a preposition, placed before a noun referring to a person or organization, to express an action aimed at a specific target. It often goes with verbs such as 学习 (learn), 请假 (ask for leave), 借 (borrow)... to specify the recipient of the action. The common structure is: 向 + [target] + [verb].

Examples

我们要向班长学习。
wǒmenyàoxiàngbānzhǎngxuéxí。
如果不能来上课，你要向老师请假。
rúguǒbùnéngláishàngkè，nǐyàoxiànglǎoshīqǐngjià。

Learn “向” effectively

The grammar point “向” (Preposition indicating the target directed at (向 xiàng)) is one of the key structures at HSK 3. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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