HSK 1-2·Left and right
Left, Right, Front, and Back in Chinese
Learn Mandarin direction words: left, right, front, back, and go straight.
Useful phrases
往左走。
Wǎng zuǒ zǒu.
Go left.
一直走。
Yìzhí zǒu.
Go straight.
在右边。
Zài yòubiān.
It is on the right.
How to use this pattern
For directions, listen for direction words: left, right, front, back, straight.
Practice routine
Use objects in a room to practice left, right, front, and back.
Common mistake
“往左走” is movement; “在左边” is location.
FAQ
What does 一直走 mean?
It means go straight.
What does 边 mean?
It means side, as in left side or right side.
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