反方

fǎnfāng

noun #27,524

Meanings

1 the opposing side (in a debate)
2 the con side
3 the party opposed to the proposition

Characters

to oppose; contrary; reverse

side; party; direction

Examples

在辩论赛中，我们代表反方。

Zài biànlùn sài zhōng, wǒmen dàibiǎo fǎnfāng.

In the debate competition, we represent the opposing side.

反方认为这项政策弊大于利。

Fǎnfāng rènwéi zhè xiàng zhèngcè bì dà yú lì.

The opposing side believes this policy does more harm than good.

Tips

usage

反方 is the standard term for the 'con' side in formal Chinese debates, contrasting with 正方 (zhèngfāng, the 'pro' side). Both terms are specifically used in debate contexts.

Stroke Order

反 fǎn

方 fāng