fong1 hoeng3方向

Jyutpingfong1 hoeng3

Yalefōng heung

名詞Very common

Definition

Direction or orientation; a course or point of compass.

neutralplacesdaily actions

How it's used

Refers to both physical orientation and abstract goals or life paths. When discussing physical movement, it is often paired with verbs like 行 or 去 to indicate heading towards a specific point. It is frequently used in metaphorical contexts, such as discussing someone's career or life goals.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知heoi3去go2嗰dou6度hai6係me1咩fong1方hoeng3向aa4呀？

Do you know which direction to go to get there?

keoi5佢haang4行co3錯zo2咗fong1方hoeng3向，gaau2搞dou3到ci4遲zo2咗hou2好do1多。

He went in the wrong direction and ended up being very late.

Common phrases

fong1方hoeng3向gam2感

sense of direction

wan2搵fong1方hoeng3向

to find one's way

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a verb. While it means direction, it cannot be used to mean 'to direct' or 'to guide' someone, for which you should use 帶路 or 指引 instead.