Prepositions / 介词
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
对: 吸烟对身体有害。
Smoking is harmful to the body. (对 = effect/attitude toward)
给/向: 请你给我倒杯水。/ 我向老师请教了一个问题。
Please pour me a glass of water. (给 = for someone) / I consulted the teacher about a question. (向 = toward someone)
Quick rule: 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.
Fill in the Blank / 填空练习
Type the correct word to complete each sentence. Press Enter or click Check.
吸烟身体有害。
请我倒一杯水。
我们应该他学习。
Quick Quiz / 小测验
运动健康有很大的好处。
Effect on health → 对…有好处.
请我介绍一下这个城市。
Doing something for me → 给.
我们应该优秀的人学习。
Learning toward/from someone → 向…学习.