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方
fāng
Description
“方”这个字有很多意思，可以说方向，也可以说一个东西是方形的。
The character "方" has many meanings; it can mean direction or that something is square-shaped.
它也可以指一边或者一方，比如“对方”。
It can also refer to one side or party, such as in "对方" (the other party).
Meanings
方fāng
square; square-shaped
这张桌子是方的。
This table is square.
方fāng
side; party (one of two sides)
对方还没有回答。
The other party hasn't answered yet.
方fāng
direction; place
你从哪一方来的？
Which side are you from?
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts something square; extended to direction, side, and place.
- Nuance
方 rarely stands alone in speech; usually part of compounds like 方向, 地方.
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