Difference between revisions of "Expressing "toward" with "wang""
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| − | Although 往 (wǎng) simply means "towards," it's not used | + | Although 往 (wǎng) simply means "towards," it's not used as often as certain other [[preposition]]s and also has a few special use cases, so it warrants a little extra attention. |
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In written language, 往 (wǎng) can also be used ''after'' a few monosyllabic verbs, which are then followed by location nouns. | 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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==== Examples ==== | ==== Examples ==== | ||
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== 往下 as "Keep Going" == | == 往下 as "Keep Going" == | ||
| − | 往下 (wǎng xià) expresses | + | 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 as 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
This is the common one used in everyday speech.
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.
Structure
Verb + 往 + Direction / Place
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 and you'll see.
