对面 (duì miàn) — the opposite side; across from; opposite

Definition

对面 (duìmiàn) means 'the opposite side' or 'across from' — it's the general word for something facing you across a street, table, or room. 反面 (fǎnmiàn) is the reverse/back side of an object or the negative aspect; 对岸 (duì'àn) is specifically the opposite bank of a river or lake.

noun

the opposite sideacross fromopposite

Examples

对面。
Yínháng zài chāoshì duì miàn.
The bank is across from the supermarket.
对面。
Wǒ jiā duì miàn yǒu yí gè gōngyuán.
There is a park opposite my home.
对面。
Nǐ zuò zài wǒ duì miàn ba.
You sit opposite me.

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