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Definition
Both sides; the two parties or stakeholders involved in an issue.
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How it's used
Focuses on the negotiation or conflict between two distinct entities, often implying a formal or serious context. It is frequently used in news reports, legal discussions, or workplace disputes to describe parties that have opposing or separate interests. Unlike the more casual 兩邊, this term carries a weightier tone suitable for professional settings.
Examples
Neither side is willing to compromise, what should we do?
Related words
Common phrases
both parties agree
meeting between both parties
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to physical sides of an object, such as the two sides of a piece of paper; use 兩邊 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
