定向 (dìng xiàng) — to orient, to direct (toward a specific goal or direction)

Definition

定向 means to direct or orient toward a specific goal or target, often as a strategy or policy. Like 定位 and 导向, it implies deliberate focus on a chosen direction; 指向 is more physical ('point toward').

verb
to orientto direct (toward a specific goal or direction)

Examples

  • 定向
    Gōng sī jué dìng dìng xiàng yú hǎi wài shì chǎng.
    The company decided to orient towards overseas markets.
  • 定向
    dìng xiàng Péi yǎng shì qǐ yè cháng yòng de rén cái cè lüè.
    Targeted training is a common talent strategy for companies.
  • 定向
    Tā bào míng cān jiā le dìng xiàng yuè yě bǐ sài.
    He signed up for an orienteering competition.

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