對 (duì) - Correct, right & to answer, reply

對Tone 4

duì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

對 · duì

Correct, right;

to answer, reply;

to face, oppose;

pair, couple;

mutual, reciprocal;

to check, compare;

towards, against.

Correct, rightto answer, replyto face, oppose

Usage highlights

CorrectFace to faceOppositeAgainstCoupleAnswer

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 错— wrong, incorrect
  • 反对— oppose, object
  • 背— back, turn away from

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This answer is correct (对的).
  • They face each other (面对面).
  • I replied to his question (对他的问题).
  • This is a pair of shoes (一对鞋).

Collocations

  • Correct(对的)
  • Face to face(面对面)
  • Opposite(对面)
  • Against(反对)
  • Couple(一对)
  • Answer(对答)

Idioms

  • Face to face confrontation(针锋相对)
  • Right and proper(对得起)
  • Turn hostility into friendship(化敌为友)
  • Direct confrontation(当面对质)
  • Well-matched(门当户对)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '对' represents harmony and balance in relationships.
  • The character embodies the concept of reciprocity and mutual respect.
  • Used extensively in diplomatic and social contexts to denote proper conduct.

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