正方

zhèngfāng
noun #29,495

Meanings

  1. 1 the affirmative side (in a debate)
  2. 2 the proposing side
  3. 3 the side in favor

Examples

HSK 7-9
Biànlùnsài zhōng, zhèngfāng xūyào zhīchí biàntí.
In a debate competition, the affirmative side must support the proposition.
HSK 7-9
Zhèngfāng de guāndiǎn huòdé le gèngduō píngwěi de rènkě.
The affirmative side's arguments won the approval of more judges.

Tips

usage
In Chinese debate (辩论), 正方 (affirmative/proposition side) is contrasted with 反方 (the negative/opposition side). This usage is dominant in formal academic debates. 正方形 is an unrelated word meaning 'square'.

Stroke Order

zhèng
fāng