How do you use "right" in a sentence?

You are absolutely right about that. Turn right at the traffic lights. Everyone has the right to education.

right

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Meaning: Correct; morally good; the opposite of left; an entitlement

正确的，右边，权利

correcto/a, derecho/a, derecha

正しい、右、権利

올바른, 오른쪽, 권리

'Right' has multiple meanings: correct ('the right answer'), morally proper ('the right thing to do'), the opposite direction of left, and a legal or moral entitlement ('human rights'). As an adverb, it means 'exactly' ('right here') or 'immediately' ('right now'). Common phrases include 'all right', 'right away', and 'that's right'.

「right」有多重含义：正确的、道德上正当的、左的反方向，以及法律或道德上的权利。作为副词，可表示'正好'或'立即'。常见短语包括「all right」、「right away」和「that's right」。

«Right» tiene múltiples significados: correcto, moralmente apropiado, la dirección opuesta a la izquierda, y un derecho legal o moral. Como adverbio, puede significar 'exactamente' o 'inmediatamente'. Frases comunes incluyen «all right», «right away» y «that's right».

「right」には複数の意味があります：正しい、道徳的に正当な、左の反対方向、そして法的または道徳的権利。副詞として、「まさに」や「すぐに」を意味することもあります。「all right」「right away」「that's right」などの一般的なフレーズがあります。

'Right'는 여러 가지 의미를 가지고 있습니다: 정확한('the right answer'), 도덕적으로 올바른('the right thing to do'), 왼쪽의 반대 방향, 그리고 법적 또는 도덕적 권리('human rights')를 뜻합니다. 부사로는 '정확히'('right here') 또는 '즉시'('right now')라는 의미로 사용됩니다. 일반적인 표현으로는 'all right', 'right away', 'that's right' 등이 있습니다.

Examples

You are absolutely right about that.
你说得完全正确。
Tienes toda la razón.
その点についてはまったくその通りです。
그 점에 대해서는 완전히 맞는 말씀입니다.
Turn right at the traffic lights.
在红绿灯处向右转。
Gira a la derecha en el semáforo.
信号で右に曲がってください。
신호등에서 오른쪽으로 도세요.
Everyone has the right to education.
每个人都有受教育的权利。
Todos tienen derecho a la educación.
誰もが教育を受ける権利を持っています。
모든 사람은 교육을 받을 권리가 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'riht', from Proto-Germanic *rehtaz, meaning 'straight' or 'just'. Cognate with Latin 'rēctus' (straight) and German 'recht'. The political sense of 'right-wing' comes from seating in the French National Assembly.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

'Right' comes from Old English 'riht' meaning 'straight, just, proper'. The connection between 'correct' and 'right-hand side' exists in many languages, reflecting historical associations of the right hand with skill and correctness.