向 (xiàng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

direction and orientation

These words group the core sense of direction, orientation, and target focus.

HSK 4

tendency and preference

These words express leaning toward something or a personal tendency.

HSK 6

qīng倾

xiàng向

be inclined to; prefer

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

piān偏

xiàng向

Bias towards

HSK 6

yì意

xiàng向

intention; purpose

HSK 6

wài外

xiàng向

extrovert

time and attitude adverbs

向 + timestate marker

These are common adverbial uses that mean always, all along, or looking forward.

HSK 6

yí一

xiàng向

consistently; all along; always (previously)

HSK 6

xiàng向

lái来

always; all along

HSK 6

xiàng向

wǎng往

yearn for; look forward to

HSK 6

xīn欣

xiàng向

向 (xiàng): Towards — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 向

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 向

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 向

How to Use 向

direction and orientation

HSK Vocabulary: 向

Example Sentences

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical

tendency and preference

time and attitude adverbs

Related Characters

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical