How to Say ‘Turn right’ in Simplified Chinese
往右拐
wǎng yòu guǎi
[wahng yòu guǎi]
💬 Usage Tip: 拐 (guǎi) means "turn". It follows the same 往 + direction + verb pattern, so you can also say 往左拐 "turn left".
Phrase Breakdown
往
wǎng
[wahng]
toward
Shows movement in a direction, often followed by a place or direction word.
司机请往前一点开。
Driver, please go a little further forward.
右
yòu
[yòu]
right
Relating to or located on the right side or direction.
右边有一家银行。
There's a bank on the right.
拐
guǎi
[guǎi]
to turn
Verb meaning to turn a corner when walking or driving.
在路口往左拐。
Turn left at the intersection.
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