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“side” in Chinese

Chinese

Also侧面 (cè miàn) · 旁 (páng) · 一旁 (yī páng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinfāng

Example

在这件事上,我方支持他。zài zhè jiàn shì shàng wǒ fāng zhī chí tā

On this matter, our side supports him.

Illustration for 方 (side)

How to say “side” in Chinese

“Side” in Chinese is 方 (fāng).

A camp or group gathered behind one position in a dispute or discussion.

Full entry for 方: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 方

对方提出了新的要求。duì fāng tí chū le xīn de yāo qiú

The other side made new demands.

Tips for using 方

  • The word often points to a position rather than a permanent group, so the same people can belong to different sides in different discussions.

Other Chinese words for “side”

汽车的侧面被刮花了。qì chē de cè miàn bèi guā huā le

The side of the car was scratched.

3

旁

páng

nounside

他站在旁边看着我们。tā zhàn zài páng biān kàn zhe wǒ men

He stands beside us and watches us.

她站在一旁等我们。tā zhàn zài yì páng děng wǒ men

She is standing to one side waiting for us.

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