about or around a certain number, time, or amount

the left side; the position to the left of something

left hand; left-hand side

left-wing (political)

The political left, its factions, or individuals associated with leftist ideologies.

the arm on the left side of the human body.

to turn left

the corner or area located at the bottom-left of an object or space.

the left lower limb of a human body.

the physical left and right hands

In a dilemma; caught between two difficult alternatives or having difficulty making a choice.

Zuo Zhuan or Tsochuan, Mr Zuo's Annals or Mr Zuo's commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals ([[春秋|春秋|Chun1 qiu1]]), an early history text from c. 400 BC attributed to [[左丘明|左丘明|Zuo3 Qiu1 ming2]].

the eye located on the left side of a person's face.

glancing to left and right; to look all around

short for revolver; a handgun with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers for cartridges.

to be at odds, inconsistent, or in disagreement with each other

next-door neighbors or people living nearby

Zuo Zongtang (1812-1885), Chinese administrator and military leader

Zuoquan county in Jinzhong, Shanxi

a trusted assistant; a key aide

to benefit from both sides; to maneuver skillfully in social or political situations for personal gain

To turn over in one's mind or think through thoroughly from different angles.

politically progressive or inclined toward leftist ideologies

nearby; in the vicinity

Émile Zola (1840-1902), French naturalist novelist

to shoot from both sides; to use both hands simultaneously or display versatility

Zuoyun county in Datong, Shanxi

Zuoyun county in Datong [[大同|大同|Da4 tong2]], Shanxi

the League of the Left-Wing Writers, an organization of writers formed in China in 1930

to digress from the topic of discussion

dissenting religious sects, heretical schools of opinion, or dissident groups

the Left Bank (especially in Paris)

Chongzuo, prefecture-level city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

The left is for males, the right is for females (traditional saying).

to be in a predicament where one can barely manage; short of funds or resources

Alxa Left Banner, Mongolian Alshaa Züün khoshuu, in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia (formerly in Gansu 1969-1979)

Zuo Si (3rd century), Jin dynasty writer and poet

Bairin Left banner or Baarin Züün khoshuu in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia

Zuoying or Tsoying district of Kaohsiung city [[高雄市|高雄市|Gao1 xiong2 shi4]], south Taiwan

Tumed Left Banner, Mongolian Tümed züün khoshuu, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia

New Barag Left Banner in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia

Sonid Left banner in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia