针对 meaning in English
to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to
Meaning of 针对
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to
How to use 针对
针对 is used when an action, policy, or remark is aimed at a specific person, group, or problem. It often appears as 针对……的 or 针对……问题 in formal writing and news. Example: 这个计划是针对年轻人的。(Zhège jìhuà shì zhēnduì niánqīngrén de.) This plan is aimed at young people.
针 (zhēn) means needle and 对 (duì) means to face or point toward. Picture a needle pointed straight at one spot, and you get the idea of targeting something precisely.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes use 针对 when they just mean "about" a topic, where 关于 (guānyú) is the right word. 针对 implies aiming at a target or responding to a problem, not simply discussing it.
针对 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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针 zhēn · needle · 7 strokes
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对 duì · right · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 针对.
| 对不起 | duìbuqǐ | I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint |
| 不对 | bùduì | incorrect; wrong |
| 对话 | duìhuà | to talk (with sb); dialogue; conversation |
| 对面 | duìmiàn | opposite; across (the street etc); directly in front of one; up ahead |
| 绝对 | juéduì | absolute; unconditional |
| 面对 | miànduì | to face; to confront |
| 反对 | fǎnduì | to oppose; to be against; to object to |
| 对方 | duìfāng | the other person; the other side; the other party |
| 对待 | duìdài | to treat; treatment |
| 对手 | duìshǒu | opponent; rival |
| 对象 | duìxiàng | target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend |
| 对于 | duìyú | regarding; as far as (sth) is concerned; with regard to |
Questions about 针对
What does 针对 mean?
针对 (zhēnduì) means "to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 针对?
针对 is made of 2 characters: 针 (7 strokes), 对 (5 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 针对 an HSK word?
Yes. 针对 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 针对 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 针对 is written 針對.
Does 针对 always have a negative meaning, like picking on someone?
No. It can be neutral, as in 针对这个问题 (zhēnduì zhège wèntí, regarding this problem). But 你在针对我 (nǐ zài zhēnduì wǒ) does mean "you are picking on me," so context decides.
What is the difference between 针对 and 面对?
面对 (miànduì) means to face or confront a situation, like 面对困难 (facing difficulties). 针对 means to direct an action at a target or respond to something specific.