反面

fǎn miàn

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HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 正面 zhèng miàn 正面 zhèng miàn front 正反面 / 问题的正面和反面: front

Related words

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• 负面 fù miàn 负面 fù miàn negative 负面新闻 vs 正面和反面: negative

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 反面人物 fǎn miàn rén wù: negative character
• 反面教员 反面教员 fǎn miàn jiào yuán: (PRC) teacher by negative example
• 反面教材 反面教材 fǎn miàn jiào cái: negative example

Child Words of 反面

• 反 反 fǎn: contrary
• 面 面 miàn: face