Learn Directions in Chinese
Vocabulary, Pinyin, Examples & Test
Learn the names for directions in Chinese – whether you want to describe a region on the map or your itinerary.
This list with real human audio voice recording will teach you how to pronounce the most important words.
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北
north
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南
south
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东
East
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西
west
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南方
south; the southern part (of China)
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北方
north; the northern part (of China)
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西南
south-west
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东北
north-east
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Test Your Knowledge
Have you learned all the words?
It’s time to test yourself!
Choose between the 2 formats: you can practice your knowledge of the Chinese characters or their English translations.
(See how well you know the Chinese characters)
(See how well you can translate the English words into Chinese)