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对面 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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对面
duìmiàn
(sitting) opposite
HSK 4, n, 14 strokes, rank #3337, Medium
对面
duìmiàn
across (the street)
HSK 4, n, 14 strokes, rank #3337, Medium
对面
duìmiàn
directly in front
HSK 4, n, 14 strokes, rank #3337, Medium
对面
duìmiàn
to be face to face
HSK 4, n, 14 strokes, rank #3337, Medium
duìmiàn(dui4mian4)dui mian T4
1(sitting) opposite
2across (the street)
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March 24, 2026
对面(對面)duìmiàn(dui4mian4)
对面 (duìmiàn) refers to a location directly opposite or across from something else. It is commonly used to describe physical locations, such as being across the street from a building or sitting directly across from someone in a conversation.
Strokes14Frequency#3337DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In urban Chinese life, the term 对面 is frequently used when giving directions, as many buildings and shops are located across the street from each other, making it a practical term for navigating cities.
Memory tip
Imagine a pair of friends sitting at a table. One friend is looking directly at the other, who is '对' (duì) to them, while the '面' (miàn) represents the surface of the table they are both facing. This visual establishes the meaning of being opposite or face to face.
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Quick Contrast
对面 (duìmiàn) vs 旁边 (pángbiān): use 对面 when referring specifically to something directly opposite, while 旁边 indicates a location next to something.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 对面 with other directional terms like 旁边 (pángbiān, beside) or 后面 (hòumiàn, behind). It's more informal and commonly used in everyday conversation, so avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Note that the tone of 对 (duì) is crucial; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstanding.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 vocabulary word, 对面 connects to other location-related terms such as 旁边 (beside) and 前面 (in front). Focus on practicing the pronunciation and understanding its use in context, especially in sentences describing locations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 对面 with the word 正面 (zhèngmiàn, front) or use it incorrectly to mean 'next to'. For example, saying '我在对面你' (wǒ zài duìmiàn nǐ, 'I am next to you') is incorrect. The correct phrase would be '我在你旁边' (wǒ zài nǐ pángbiān).
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对面 (duìmiàn) refers to a location directly opposite or across from something else. It is commonly used to describe physical locations, such as being across the street from a building or sitting directly across from someone in a conversation.
When to use 对面
Be careful not to confuse 对面 with other directional terms like 旁边 (pángbiān, beside) or 后面 (hòumiàn, behind). It's more informal and commonly used in everyday conversation, so avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Note that the tone of 对 (duì) is crucial; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstanding.
对面 or something close to it
对面 (duìmiàn) vs 旁边 (pángbiān): use 对面 when referring specifically to something directly opposite, while 旁边 indicates a location next to something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 对面 with the word 正面 (zhèngmiàn, front) or use it incorrectly to mean 'next to'. For example, saying '我在对面你' (wǒ zài duìmiàn nǐ, 'I am next to you') is incorrect. The correct phrase would be '我在你旁边' (wǒ zài nǐ pángbiān).
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Grammar patterns of 对面
对面 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
