Definition
面向 means 'to face' (a direction) or 'to cater to' (a target group). Unlike 向 (xiàng, 'towards', HSK3), which is often a preposition needing a verb, 面向 is a verb that directly takes its object (e.g., 面向市场 'market-oriented'). It emphasizes deliberate orientation or targeting.
verb
to face (a direction)to be oriented towardsto cater to (a target group, market, or goal)
Examples
- 面向，。Zhè dòng lóu miàn xiàng dàhǎi, fēngjǐng hěn hǎo.This building faces the sea, and the scenery is beautiful.
- 面向，。Zhège xīn kèchéng miàn xiàng niánqīng rén, jiào tāmen zěnme chuàngyè.This new course is aimed at young people and teaches them how to start a business.
- 面向，。Gōngsī yīnggāi miàn xiàng shìchǎng, gēnjù xūqiú lái kāifā chǎnpǐn.The company should be market-oriented and develop products based on demand.
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