左右

左右 zuǒ yòu ㄗㄨㄛˇ ㄧㄡˋ zo2 jau6 HSK 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • left and right
  • nearby
  • approximately
  • attendant
  • to control
  • to influence

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 左 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他左右看了看。 He looked left and right.
  • 他不會分辨左右。 He can't distinguish between left and right.
  • 萨米十六岁左右。 Sami was about sixteen years old.
  • 我六點左右起床。 I got up at about six.
  • 我们7点左右碰头。 See you about 7.

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