对 (duì) - correct, right & to face, opposite

对Tone 4

duì ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 寸

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对 · duì

correct, right;

to face, opposite;

to pair, couple;

to answer, reply;

to treat, deal with;

towards;

a pair.

correct, rightto face, oppositeto pair, couple

Usage highlights

Correct, rightOppositeCouple, pairAnswer, replyTreat, deal withFace towards

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 错— wrong, incorrect
  • 单— single

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • You are right (你说得对).
  • The school is opposite the park (学校对着公园).
  • They are a perfect couple (他们是对完美的夫妻).
  • Please answer my question (请回答我的问题).

Collocations

  • Correct, right(对)
  • Opposite(对面)
  • Couple, pair(一对)
  • Answer, reply(对答)
  • Treat, deal with(对待)
  • Face towards(对着)

Idioms

  • Turn grief into strength(化悲痛为力量)
  • Treat differently based on the person(对症下药)
  • Diametrically opposed(针锋相对)
  • A well-matched pair(门当户对)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '对' embodies the concept of harmony and balance, as seen in the yin-yang philosophy where opposites complement each other.
  • The character is frequently used in contexts involving correctness, opposition, and pairing, reflecting its fundamental role in logical and relational expressions.

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