往
go; toward; past
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to go; to go back and forth
Used to describe movement back and forth between places.
I travel between my company and home every day.
There are many pedestrians coming and going.
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There is often communication between the two places.
He travels between various cities to conduct business.
I often go back and forth between bookstores and coffee shops on weekends.
verb
to head toward; to go in a direction
Used to specify the direction someone or something is moving.
One little kid headed east, the other headed west.
The crowd gathered toward the square.
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The motorcade headed toward the mountainous area.
He walked toward the office.
The tourists moved toward the scenic spot entrance.
preposition
indicating direction of action
Used before a noun or place to mark the direction of an action.
Please go outside, don't block the doorway.
This high-speed train is bound for Beijing.
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Carry the box into the room.
He looked out the window and saw a small bird.
We rowed upstream against the current.
adjective
past; former; previous
Used to describe things that happened or existed before the present time.
I went to Shanghai last year.
We all forgot the past events.
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It was already very warm at this time in previous years.
The former prosperity no longer exists.
I often think about the time I spent playing with friends in the past.