走向
The direction in which something is moving or developing; the trend or path.
Examples
3 of 5这条路的走向是南北向的。
The direction of this road is north-south.
我们必须关注市场走向。
We must pay attention to market trends.
历史的走向往往难以预料。
The course of history is often unpredictable.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Zǒu (walk) + Xiàng (towards) = The way things are walking towards.
Quick Quiz
投资者正在密切观察目前的经济___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 走向
Examples
这条路的走向是南北向的。
everydayThe direction of this road is north-south.
我们必须关注市场走向。
businessWe must pay attention to market trends.
历史的走向往往难以预料。
academicThe course of history is often unpredictable.
这决定了公司未来的发展走向。
formalThis determines the future development direction of the company.
你觉得这事儿最后的走向会是怎样？
informalHow do you think this will eventually turn out?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
走向成功
move towards success
走向世界
go global
走向极端
go to extremes
Often Confused With
趋势 is more abstract 'trend'; 走向 can be physical direction or abstract development path.
Usage Notes
Very useful for IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe trends in graphs.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it as a verb 'to walk towards' (use 走向 as a verb phrase instead, but as a single word it's often a noun).
Memory Tip
Zǒu (walk) + Xiàng (towards) = The way things are walking towards.
Word Origin
From 'zou' (walk) and 'xiang' (direction/towards).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
投资者正在密切观察目前的经济___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 走向
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