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反面

fǎn miàn
个 gè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. reverse side
  2. 2. backside
  3. 3. the other side (of a problem etc)
  4. 4. negative
  5. 5. bad

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
正面
zhèng miàn

front

正反面 / 问题的正面和反面

Related words

1 item
负面
fù miàn

negative

负面新闻 vs 正面和反面

Usage notes

Common mistakes

反面 is usually a physical reverse side (paper, coin); 负面 is used for abstract negative aspects (负面情绪 negative emotions). Don't say 反面情绪.

Example Sentences

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请翻到纸的 反面 。
Please turn to the reverse side of the paper.

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Words Containing 反面

反面人物
fǎn miàn rén wù

negative character

反面教员
fǎn miàn jiào yuán

(PRC) teacher by negative example

反面教材
fǎn miàn jiào cái

negative example

Child Words of 反面

反
fǎn

contrary

面
miàn

face