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    Expressing "towards" a person with 对 (duì) as an interjection

    HSK 3
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    Structure

    对,+ Statement

    Explanation

    对 (duì) can be used in colloquial speech as an interjection meaning "right" or "correct," often to confirm or agree with what someone said. In its directional sense, 对 indicates an action or attitude directed toward a specific person. This entry covers the confirming interjection usage.

    Examples

    • 对,我也是这么想的。

      duì, wǒ yě shì zhème xiǎng de.

      Right, that's what I think too.

    • 对对对,就是那个地方!

      duì duì duì, jiù shì nàge dìfāng!

      Yes yes yes, that's the place!

    • 对,你说得没错,我们应该早点出发。

      duì, nǐ shuō de méi cuò, wǒmen yīnggāi zǎo diǎn chūfā.

      Right, you're not wrong — we should leave earlier.

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