Definition
向海 is a verb phrase or adverb meaning 'seaward' or 'toward the sea / facing the sea'. It is often used to describe the orientation of a building, a river, or a direction. As a verb phrase (v.p.), it describes the action of facing the ocean; as an adverb (adv.), it modifies motion or orientation in a seaward direction.
v.p./adv.
(verb phrase) to face the seato be oriented toward the sea
adverb
seawardin a direction toward the sea
Examples
- ，向海。Zhège xiǎo cūnzhuāng sān miàn huán shān, yí miàn xiàng hǎi.This small village is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side.
- 向海，。Chuánduì xiàng hǎi hángxíng le liǎng tiān, zhōngyú dàodá mùdìdì.The fleet sailed seaward for two days and finally reached its destination.
- 向海，。Zhè tiáo hé xiàng hǎi liúrù dàhǎi, yántú fēngjǐng hěn měi.This river flows seaward into the ocean, and the scenery along the way is beautiful.
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