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定向

dìngxiàng

targeted; directional; to orient towards

An arrow flies to the centre of a red target
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Characters in this word

定 dìng

Strokes
8
Radical
宀 — roof
Made of
宀 roof 疋 roll, bolt of cloth
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

向 xiàng

Strokes
6
Radical
口 — mouth

Example phrases

  • 这项奖学金采用定向培养模式,毕业生需回到基层医院服务五年。 Zhè xiàng jiǎngxuéjīn cǎiyòng dìngxiàng péiyǎng móshì, bìyèshēng xū huí dào jīcéng yīyuàn fúwù wǔ nián. This scholarship uses a targeted training model, requiring graduates to return to grassroots hospitals for five years of service.
  • 这家公司定向招聘退役运动员。 Zhè jiā gōngsī dìngxiàng zhāopìn tuìyì yùndòngyuán. This company recruits retired athletes specifically.
  • 我们为老年用户定向推送了健康知识。 Wǒmen wèi lǎonián yònghù dìngxiàng tuīsòng le jiànkāng zhīshi. We sent health tips targeted at senior users.

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