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| + | Although 往 (wǎng) simply means "towards," it's not used an often as certain other [[preposition]]s and also has a few special use cases, so it warrants a little extra attention. | ||
== Used as "Towards" == | == Used as "Towards" == | ||
| − | 往 (wǎng) is a preposition that means "towards" and | + | |
| + | 往 (wǎng) is a preposition that means "towards" and precedes the [[verb]] it modifies. | ||
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| − | Adding 往 (wǎng) with a location or placement word, expresses the direction of the action. | + | Adding 往 (wǎng) with a location or placement word, expresses the direction of the action. Remember that the verb comes ''after'' this 往 phrase. |
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=== Used after a Verb === | === Used after a Verb === | ||
| − | In written language, 往 (wǎng) can be used after a few monosyllabic verbs, followed by | + | In written language, 往 (wǎng) can also be used ''after'' a few monosyllabic verbs, which are then followed by location nouns. |
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== 往下 as "Keep Going" == | == 往下 as "Keep Going" == | ||
| − | 往下 (wǎng xià) expresses "keep going" | + | 往下 (wǎng xià) expresses "keep going," implying that the process has been interrupted before. The verbs that follow are usually communication or sensory verbs: speak (说), read (读), write (写), watch (看), and listen (听) are common. |
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Although 往 (wǎng) simply means "towards," it's not used an often as certain other prepositions and also has a few special use cases, so it warrants a little extra attention.
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Used as "Towards"
往 (wǎng) is a preposition that means "towards" and precedes the verb it modifies.
Used before a Verb
Structure
Adding 往 (wǎng) with a location or placement word, expresses the direction of the action. Remember that the verb comes after this 往 phrase.
往 + Direction / Place + Verb
Examples
- 一直 往 前 走 。Go straight along.
- 往 左 拐 。Turn left.
- 往 上 看 。Look up there.
- 那个 小偷 往 东 跑 了 。That thief ran towards the east.
- 不要 往 楼下 扔 垃圾 。Don't throw trash downstairs.
- 不要 往 我 家 打电话 了 ！Stop calling my house!
Used after a Verb
In written language, 往 (wǎng) can also be used after a few monosyllabic verbs, which are then followed by location nouns.
Examples
- 开 往 北京 的 火车 The train that goes to Beijing.
- 飞 往 纽约 的 飞机 The airplane that flies to New York.
- 运 往 国外 的 货物 The cargos that are shipped overseas.
往下 as "Keep Going"
往下 (wǎng xià) expresses "keep going," implying that the process has been interrupted before. The verbs that follow are usually communication or sensory verbs: speak (说), read (读), write (写), watch (看), and listen (听) are common.
Examples
- 往 下 说 。Keep talking.
- 往 下 读 。 Keep reading.
- 你 往 下 看 就 知道 了 。Keep reading it and then you will figure out.
