zuǒ
yòu

HSK 3
common
locative
noun
verb
adverb

Meaning of 左右

左右 means left and right; both sides; on either side; attendants; entourage; people accompanying someone. Pronounced zuǒ yòu. HSK 3.

  • left and right; both sides; on either side
  • attendants; entourage; people accompanying someone
  • to control; manipulate; dominate; influence

Definitions & Examples

Zhǔ
tái
zuǒ
yòu
de
hóng
yíng
fēng
piāo
yáng
 

The red flags on both sides of the rostrum fluttered in the wind.

Zhè
wèn
ràng
zuǒ
yòu
wéi
nán
 

This dilemma puts me in a difficult position between two choices.

zài
shāng
jiè
zuǒ
yòu
féng
yuán
 
péng
you
hěn
duō
 

He has connections everywhere in the business world and has many friends.

Qǐng
zhàn
zài
mén
zuǒ
yòu
liǎng
děng
hòu
 

Please wait on both sides of the main gate.

Zhè
tiáo
zuǒ
yòu
liǎng
biān
zhǒng
mǎn
le
liǔ
shù
 

Both sides of this road are planted with willow trees.