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

    HSK 3
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 对 + Person + Adjective/Verb

    Explanation

    对 (duì) as an adjective means "correct" or "right." When used to express direction toward a person, it functions as a preposition meaning "to" or "towards," specifically targeting people rather than places. This usage marks the target or recipient of an action, feeling, or attitude.

    Examples

    • 你说得对，这件事确实应该再想想。

      nǐ shuō de duì, zhè jiàn shì quèshí yīnggāi zài xiǎngxiǎng.

      You're right, this matter really does need more thought.

    • 这个答案是对的，你做得很好。

      zhège dá'àn shì duì de, nǐ zuò de hěn hǎo.

      This answer is correct — you did a great job.

    • 不管谁对谁错，大家先冷静下来再说。

      bùguǎn shuí duì shuí cuò, dàjiā xiān lěngjìng xiàlái zài shuō.

      Regardless of who's right and who's wrong, everyone calm down first before talking.