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向

xiàng

1. preposition toward; to (facing direction or target of an action; can take a personal object)

   她向老师请教。

   Tā xiàng lǎoshī qǐngjiào.

   She asks the teacher for advice.

2. verb to side with; to favor (colloquial)

   妈妈总是向着弟弟。

   Māma zǒngshì xiàng zhe dìdi.

   Mom always takes my little brother's side.

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