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女方

Mandarin · pinyin nǚ fāng

the bride's side (of a wedding)
of the bride's party

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女: nǚ · woman, girl; feminine; Kangxi radical 38; 10th lunar mansion, determinative star ε Aquarii (Albali)
方: fāng · a square, rectangle; a region; local

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3–1 · nu:3 fang1

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neoi5 fong1

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noun

the female's side (when it contrasts with the male's side, such as in a marriage, love relationship or a competition); wife or bride's side

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