zing3 faan2 min6正反面

Jyutpingzing3 faan2 min6

Yalejing fáan mihn

Definition

The front and back of something, or the positive and negative aspects of a matter.

the front and back sides of an object
the positive and negative aspects of a situation or issue

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How it's used

Use this term to discuss both abstract pros and cons or physical sides of an object. When referring to physical objects like paper or coins, it functions as a noun for the two sides. In abstract contexts, it is often used to weigh the balance of a situation or argument.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事jau5有zing3正faan2反min6面，nei5你jiu3要nam2諗cing1清co2楚sin1先。

This matter has positive and negative sides, you need to think clearly first.

zoeng1張zi2紙ge3嘅zing3正faan2反min6面dou1都jiu3要jan3印saai3晒di1啲zi6字。

Both the front and back of the paper need to have text printed on them.

Common phrases

haau2考leoi6慮zing3正faan2反min6面

consider the pros and cons

zing3正faan2反min6面dou1都hai6係

both sides are

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it might imply a contradiction or a flip-flop in attitude. In Cantonese, it is primarily descriptive of two sides of a coin or a situation.