右
yòu
Meaning
- (bound form) right; right-hand side
Definition
方向之一，与左相对。
One of the directions, opposite of left.
Usage
表示方向、位置，或指政治上保守的派别。
Indicates direction, position, or refers to conservative political factions.
Examples
- 1 请向右转。 (Please turn right.)
- 2 我的右手有点疼。 (My right hand hurts a bit.)
- 3 他在政治立场上偏右。 (His political stance leans to the right.)
- 4 这本书放在右边书架上。 (This book is on the right bookshelf.)
- 5 右派观点在辩论中占上风。 (Right-wing views prevailed in the debate.)
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