faan2 fong1反方
Jyutpingfaan2 fong1
Yalefáan fōng
Definition
The opposition side in a debate.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal debate settings, this term clearly marks the side arguing against the motion. It functions as a noun to identify the team or the specific speakers holding the negative position. It is almost always paired with 正方 to establish the binary structure of a debate.
Measure word
deoi2隊déuiExamples
We drew the opposition side this time, we need to think of how to refute the other side.
Do you think the opposition's points are strong enough?
Related words
Common phrases
opposition stance
opposition representative
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
