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HSK 3

朝

朝 (toward, in the direction of)

Explanation

朝 (cháo) is used as a preposition indicating the direction of movement or gaze, similar to 'toward' or 'in the direction of' in English. It usually goes with a noun of direction (such as 南, 左边) or a person (such as 我) to express the target the action is directed at. For example, '大门朝南开' means 'the gate opens to the south', '他朝我大喊' means 'he shouted toward me'.

Examples

大门朝南开。
dàméncháonánkāi。
他朝左边看了一下儿。
tācháozuǒbiānkànleyíxiàér。
他朝我大喊：“小心！”
tācháowǒdàhǎn：“xiǎoxīn！”

Learn “朝” effectively

The grammar point “朝” (朝 (toward, in the direction of)) 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.

Study tip: read the examples aloud many times to build a natural reflex. Then try making your own sentences for your own situations. Use the audio button to hear and practice accurate pronunciation.

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