Definition
导向 (dǎo xiàng) emphasizes a guiding direction or orientation, often in abstract contexts like policy or market trends. As a noun, it implies a guiding principle, unlike 方向 (fāng xiàng) which is simply 'direction'. As a verb, it means 'to guide towards', distinct from 面向 (miàn xiàng) 'to face' and 指向 (zhǐ xiàng) 'to point towards'.
noun
orientationguiding direction
verb
to be oriented towardto guide to
Examples
- 导向。Gǎigé kāifàng dǎo xiàng le Zhōngguó zǒuxiàng fánróng.Reform and opening up guided China towards prosperity.
- 导向。Zhèngquè de yúlùn dǎo xiàng hěn zhòngyào.Correct public opinion orientation is very important.
- 导向。Wǒmen yào quèdìng zhège xiàngmù de shìchǎng dǎo xiàng.We need to determine the market orientation of this project.
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