左

zuǒ

left; left-hand side

Dictionary entry

left (side)

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左

See it in sentences

往左走是洗手间。

Wǎng zuǒ zǒu shì xǐshǒujiān.

English

Walk left and you will see the restroom.

左边那个人是谁?

Zuǒbian nàge rén shì shéi?

English

Who is that person on the left?

Goes with

  • 左边left side
  • 左手left hand
  • 往左to the left

Opposite

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