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The word "对方" is formed by combining the character "对", which carries meanings such as facing or opposition, with "方", which refers to a direction or side. This combination results in a compound that literally signifies "the opposite direction" or "the other side", directly indicating the party or person situated across from oneself in a situation.

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请尊重对方。

Qǐng zūnzhòng duìfāng.

Please respect the other party.

我们要理解对方的想法。

Wǒmen yào lǐjiě duìfāng de xiǎngfǎ.

We need to understand the other party's thoughts.

对方提出条件，我们同意了。

Duìfāng tíchū tiáojiàn, wǒmen tóngyìle.

The other party proposed conditions, and we agreed.

如果对方不接受我们的建议，谈判可能会失败。

Rúguǒ duìfāng bù jiēshòu wǒmen de jiànyì, tánpàn kěnéng huì shībài.

If the other party does not accept our suggestion, the negotiation might fail.

尽管对方的态度起初很强硬，但经过沟通后，他们终于妥协了。

Jǐnguǎn duìfāng de tàidù qǐchū hěn qiángyìng, dàn jīngguò gōutōng hòu, tāmen zhōngyú tuǒxiéle.

Although the other party's attitude was initially very tough, after communication, they finally compromised.

Word Definition - 对方

duì fāng the other person; the other side; the other party

Individual Character Details

对 duì
方 fāng, fāng