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左右 (zuǒ yòu): about, around, left and right; (to control)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4noun, (verb)

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: about, around, left and right; (to control)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun, (verb)
HSK level: HSK 4

Full definitions

left and right
nearby
approximately
attendant
to control
to influence
left and right
both sides
approximately
around
attendant
entourage
to control
to influence

Chinese explanation

左边和右边两个方向
表示大约、上下的意思，用于数量或年龄后
表示身边的人或随从
表示控制、支配的意思。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

left

HSK 2

(bound form) right

Example sentences

Trees are planted on both sides of the road.

He is around thirty years old.

His decision influenced the future of the company.

Please look left and right and watch for traffic.

Several attendants stood beside the emperor.

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