正面
zhèngmiàn
Description
“正面”指东西的前面，也就是我们平常看到的那一面。
"正面" refers to the front side of something, the side we usually see.
它也可以表示好的、积极的意思，比如“正面的影响”。
It can also mean good or positive, as in "正面的影响" (positive influence).
Meanings
正面zhèngmiàn
the front side; the front
房子的正面有一个大门。
There is a big door on the front of the house.
正面zhèngmiàn
positive; favorable
这件事有很多正面的影响。
This matter has many positive effects.
正面zhèngmiàn
directly; head-on; frontally
我们要正面回答这个问题。
We should answer this question positively.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
正 (upright, correct) + 面 (face, side), literally the correct/upright side.
- Nuance
opposite of 反面 (back/negative side); can mean physical front or figurative positivity.
In videos
“你会发现诶它正面的改动好像更有意思一点”
“这几个正面是不是看着差不多看它的反面”
“所以我觉得孤独是一个正面的情绪”
“但如果只是看正面打卡照片的话”
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