What is the sentence structure for 向?

The sentence structure for 向 is: 向 + direction/person + verb

What is the sentence structure for 往?

往 can go before or after a verb. Before a verb: 往 + direction/place + verb After a verb: verb + 往 + direction/place

When can 给 replace 向?

给 can replace 向 when 向 is used with people and verbs. 给 cannot replace 向 when 向 is used with direction. Examples: – 我们必须向/给他们道谢。 wǒmen bìxū xiàng/gěi tāmen dàoxiè. We must say thank you to them. / We must thank them. – 她向/给老师道歉。 tā xiàng/gěi lǎoshī dàoqiàn. She apologised to the teacher.

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HSK 5

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Saying "towards" using 向 and 往	向 + Direction/Place + Verb	请向右走。
Expressing "ever since" with 以来	(自/从 +) period of time/event + 以来	三天以来，他都在为了考试做准备。