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對立面

简对立面 · 繁對立面

Mandarin · pinyin duì lì miàn

opposite
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the opposite side (in a conflict)

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對: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
立: lì · stand; let stand; establish, set
面: miàn · face; surface; plane; side, dimension; Kangxi radical 176
对: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed

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4–4–4 · dui4 li4 mian4

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noun

(philosophy or generally) opposite; antithesis; opposite sides

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