The verb 面向
The verb is used in two following situations: 1) when a person or an object is facing something. In a sentence, 面向 is usually followed by an object that is expressed by a noun.
Examples
这样的车可以面向着道路紧密停靠在一起
These cars can be parked close to each other facing the road
zhèyàng de chē kěyǐ miànxiàngzhe dàolù jǐnmì tíngkào zài yìqǐ
我把椅子转过来面向火炉
I turned my chair around to face the stove
wǒ bǎ yǐzi zhuǎn guòlái miànxiàng huǒlú
2) when an object is placed in a particular direction.
Examples
面向北方,朝着海
It is oriented to the north, towards the sea
tā miànxiàng běifāng, cháozhe hǎi
这些建筑面向着河
These buildings overlook the river
zhè xiē jiànzhú miànxiàngzhe hé
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