正方 (zhèng fāng) — square (geometric shape); affirmative side (in a debate)
Definition
In a debate, 正方 is the side that argues 'for' the motion, paired with 反方 (the side against). It also means a square (geometric shape) — a rare, formal usage learners will mostly meet in debate contexts.
noun
square (geometric shape)affirmative side (in a debate)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 正方。zhèng fāng Shì yí gè cháng jiàn de jǐ hé tú xíng.A square is a common geometric shape.
- ，正方。Biàn lùn zhōng, zhèng fāng hé fǎn fāng gè shū jǐ jiàn.In the debate, the affirmative and negative sides each express their views.
- 正方，。Qǐng nǐ huà yí gè zhèng fāng, bìng biāo chū biān cháng.Please draw a square and mark the side lengths.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
偏正piānzhèngModifier + head
The first part narrows down the second: it says what kind of thing the head is.
正方 joins 正, right or regular, with 方, side or square, giving the affirmative side or a square shape.
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