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對
duì
Description
「對」是一个很常用的字,可以表示回答别人「你说得对」,也可以表示「对着」某个方向或某个人。
"對" is a very common character, which can mean to answer someone as in "你说得对" (you are right), or to face a certain direction or person.
它还可以当量词用,比如「一對筷子」。
It can also be used as a measure word, for example "一對筷子" (a pair of chopsticks).
Meanings
對duì
correct; right
你说得对,我同意。
You're right, I agree.
對duì
toward; facing; to (someone)
他对我笑了一下。
He smiled at me.
一對yí duì
a pair; a couple
他们是很好的一对。
They are a very good couple.
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Notes
- Nuance
對 means correct as a judgment; 正確 (zhèngquè) is more formal.
- Etymology
simplified form is 对; traditional 對 is used in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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