HSK 4 对 vs 给/向
toward/to — three prepositions for directing actions
Comparison / 对比
| 对 duì | 给/向 gěi/xiàng | |
|---|---|---|
| 对 | Toward (attitude/effect): 对他很好 | Used with feelings, attitudes, influence |
| 给 | For/to (transfer): 给他打电话 | Used with giving, doing for someone |
| 向 | Toward (direction): 向他学习 | Used with direction, requesting from |
Examples / 例句
Fill in the Blank / 填空练习
Type the correct word to complete each sentence. Press Enter or click Check.
Quick Quiz / 小测验
Real HSK 4 Test Questions Using 对 or 给/向 / 真题示例
2 actual HSK 4 questions from our mock exams that test the 对 vs 给/向 distinction:
对 vs 给/向 FAQ
Are 对 and 给/向 interchangeable in HSK 4?
No. Although 对 (duì) and 给/向 (gěi/xiàng) translate similarly into English, HSK 4 fill-in-the-blank and listening questions test exactly the distinction between them. 对 = attitude/effect ON someone.
How is 对 vs 给/向 tested in HSK 4?
Most often in HSK 4 阅读 (reading) Part 1 选词填空 (Q46-55), where you choose the correct word for a blank in a sentence. Also appears in 听力 (listening) where the speaker uses one but the printed answer paraphrases with the other. Master both 对 and 给/向 collocations to lock in these points.
What's the quickest way to remember 对 vs 给/向?
对 = attitude/effect ON someone. 给 = doing something FOR someone (transfer). 向 = moving TOWARD someone (direction/request). Common pattern: 对…有影响, 给…打电话, 向…学习. Practice 3-5 fill-in-blank questions in our HSK 4 mock exams to lock the distinction.