对方

duìfāng

Traditional: 对方

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Translation

the other party, the other side

Word origin

A compound of 对 (duì, opposite or facing) and 方 (fāng, side or party). The pairing names whoever stands on the facing side of an exchange.

Origin
compound
Root
对 (duì, opposite) + 方 (fāng, side)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 对

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Examples

The other party has not replied yet.

We should respect the other side's opinion.

The other party agreed very quickly.

pàn

In negotiations you must understand the other side.

The other party's attitude was very friendly.

对方 (duì fāng) means the other party or the other side. It refers to the person or group one is dealing with.

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This word is part of lesson 25.