Definition
横向 (héngxiàng) means 'horizontal' or 'lateral,' often used in organizational/abstract contexts (e.g., 横向合作 — cross-departmental cooperation). Unlike 横 (héng, HSK6), which is shorter and more common for physical horizontality (横线 — horizontal line), 横向 frequently pairs with 纵向 (vertical) to contrast dimensions in a structure.
adjective
horizontallateral (referring to cross-departmental or across levels in an organization)
Examples
- 横向。Qǐng bǎ túpiàn héng xiàng páiliè.Please arrange the pictures horizontally.
- 横向，。Gōngsī yīnggāi jiāqiáng héng xiàng hézuò, tígāo xiàolǜ.Companies should strengthen horizontal cooperation to improve efficiency.
- 横向。héng xiàng hé zòngxiàng de fāzhǎn dōu hěn zhòngyào.Both horizontal and vertical development are important.
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