针对 zhēnduì to target
to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to
How to remember 针对: 针 needle + 对 correct = to target.
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How it is used
- To target / be aimed at / in response to - 针对这个问题 (zhēnduì zhège wèntí) with respect to this issue; 针对性 (zhēnduìxìng) being targeted/relevant.
- A prepositional verb setting up the specific object of a measure or remark. Often 'this is aimed specifically at X', neutral to slightly pointed.
Example sentences
- 我们应该禁止针对儿童的广告。 Wǒmen yīnggāi jìnzhǐ zhēnduì értóng de guǎnggào.We should ban advertising aimed towards children.