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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'party' with 方 (fāng)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number/Modifier + 方

    Explanation

    方 (fāng) is a noun meaning "party" or "side" in formal and legal contexts, referring to one of the participants in an agreement or transaction. It commonly appears in compounds like 第三方 (third party), 双方 (both parties), and 对方 (the other party). It is essential vocabulary in business and legal Chinese.

    Examples

    • 合同要求双方按时完成各自的任务。

      Hétong yāoqiú shuāngfāng ànshí wánchéng gèzì de rènwu.

      The contract requires both parties to complete their respective tasks on time.

    • 交易中，对方提出了新的条件。

      Jiāoyì zhōng, duìfāng tíchū le xīn de tiáojiàn.

      During the transaction, the other party put forward new conditions.

    • 这件事需要由第三方来评估。

      Zhè jiàn shì xūyào yóu dì sān fāng lái pínggū.

      This matter needs to be evaluated by a third party.

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