对面

对面 (duì miàn) means 'opposite side' or 'across from.' It refers to something situated directly across from a given point, often used to describe locations in relation to each other.

The character 对 (duì) originally meant 'correct' or 'proper,' but in this context, it functions as a prefix indicating a direct or opposite relationship. 面 (miàn) means 'face' or 'side,' so together, 对面 literally translates to 'opposite face' or 'opposite side.'

对面 is commonly used in daily conversations to describe spatial relationships, such as the location of buildings, shops, or people. For example, you might say “超市在银行的对面” (The supermarket is across from the bank). It’s also used metaphorically in some contexts, though less frequently.