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    Referring to a side or party with 方 (fāng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Role/Descriptor + 方

    Explanation

    The particle 方 (fāng) means "side" or "party," used to refer to one of the parties involved in an agreement, dispute, or transaction. It commonly appears in formal or legal contexts, such as 债务方 (debtor) or 买方 (buyer). It is attached to a preceding word to indicate a role or position.

    Examples

    • 合同签订后，买方应在三十天内完成付款。

      hétong qiāndìng hòu, mǎifāng yīng zài sānshí tiān nèi wánchéng fùkuǎn.

      After the contract is signed, the buyer should complete the payment within thirty days.

    • 这场谈判中，双方都做出了一定的让步。

      zhè chǎng tánpàn zhōng, shuāngfāng dōu zuòchū le yídìng de ràngbù.

      In this negotiation, both sides made certain concessions.

    • 债务方必须按时偿还贷款。

      zhàiwùfāng bìxū ànshí chánghuán dàikuǎn.

      The debtor must repay the loan on time.

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