jat1 fong1一方
Jyutpingjat1 fong1
Yaleyāt fōng
Definition
A party (in a contract or legal case); area
neutralpeopleother
How it's used
Refers specifically to a participant in a dispute, negotiation, or contract. It carries a slightly formal or legalistic tone compared to everyday words like 邊面 or 嗰邊. When discussing physical locations or regions, it is often used in literary or idiomatic contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
nei5 gok3 dak1 bin1 jat1 fong1 ge3 dou6 lei5 daai6 di1 aa4
你覺得邊一方嘅道理大啲呀？
Which side do you think has a stronger argument?
Related words
Common phrases
soeng1 fong1 tung4 ji3
雙方同意
both parties agree
kei4 zung1 jat1 fong1
其中一方
one of the parties
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 邊面 or 嗰邊, which are used for physical directions or informal sides. Using 一方 in casual conversation to describe a physical direction will sound overly formal or stiff.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
