向海 (xiàng hǎi) — (verb phrase) to face the sea, to be oriented toward the sea; (adverb) seaward, in a direction toward the sea
Definition
A direction phrase meaning 'toward the sea' / 'seaward' — used as a verb phrase (X 向海, e.g. 一面向海) or as an adverb before a verb (向海航行). It describes orientation or motion, not a destination by itself.
verb
(verb phrase) to face the seato be oriented toward the sea
adverb
seawardin a direction toward the sea
Examples
- ，向海。Zhè ge xiǎo cūn zhuāng sān miàn huán shān, yí miàn xiàng hǎi.This small village is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side.
- 向海，。Chuán duì xiàng hǎi háng xíng le liǎng tiān, zhōng yú dào dá mù dì dì.The fleet sailed seaward for two days and finally reached its destination.
- 向海，。Zhè tiáo hé xiàng hǎi liú rù dà hǎi, yán tú fēng jǐng hěn měi.This river flows seaward into the ocean, and the scenery along the way is beautiful.
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