对方

對方

duìfāng

pronoun HSK 3 #1,386

Meanings

1 the other party; the other side
2 the opposite side (in a negotiation, relationship, etc.)

Characters

opposite; facing

side; party; direction

对 (opposing) + 方 (side) = the other side/party

Examples

你要尊重对方。

Nǐ yào zūnzhòng duìfāng.

You should respect the other party.

对方同意了。

Duìfāng tóngyì le.

The other party agreed.

先听听对方的意见。

Xiān tīngting duìfāng de yìjiàn.

First listen to the other side's opinion.

Tips

usage

对方 is neutral and can refer to the other side in any context: negotiations, phone calls, relationships, sports.

Stroke Order

对 duì

方 fāng