Definition
对方 (duì fāng) refers specifically to the other person or party in a direct interaction (conversation, transaction, relationship). It differs from 别人 (bié rén 'other people'), which is a general pronoun for anyone else, and from 对手 (duì shǒu 'opponent'), which implies competition or rivalry.
noun
the other personthe other sidethe other party (in a conversation, relationship, or transaction)
Examples
- 对方。duì fāng yǐjīng tóngyì le wǒmen de jìhuà.The other party has already agreed to our plan.
- 对方？Nǐ zhīdào duì fāng jiào shénme míngzì ma?Do you know what the other person's name is?
- 对方。Qǐng bǎ zhè fèn hétong chuán gěi duì fāng.Please send this contract to the other party.
Grammar
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