deoi3 min6對面对面
Jyutpingdeoi3 min6
Yaledeui mihn
Definition
The opposite side; across from something.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Focuses on spatial orientation relative to the speaker or a specific reference point. It is frequently used with 喺 to indicate location or with 嗰邊 to clarify direction. Unlike formal terms for opposite, it feels natural in casual navigation or describing neighborhood layouts.
Examples
Do you see the restaurant on the other side?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 面對, which is a verb meaning to face or confront something. Remember that 對面 is a noun describing a location, not an action.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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