Decoded Slug: 对 (duì) - Correct, right; towards
Mandarin Grammar Point
对 (duì) - Correct, right; towards
对 (duì) - Correct, right; towards
Short explanation:
A frequently used word in Mandarin meaning 'correct', 'right', or 'towards', often used to confirm accuracy or indicate direction.
Formation:
1. Subject + Verb + 对? - when using '对' to confirm correctness. 2. 对 + Object - when using '对' to indicate direction.
Examples:
你的答案是对的。
Nǐ de dá'àn shì duì de.
Your answer is correct.
我对你的看法一直都很尊重。
Wǒ duì nǐ de kànfǎ yīzhí dōu hěn zūnzhòng.
I always respect your opinion.
我对他说了一段很长的故事。
Wǒ duì tā shuōle yīduàn hěn cháng de gùshì.
I told him a very long story.
你对我的答案满意吗？
Nǐ duì wǒ de dá'àn mǎn yì ma?
Are you satisfied with my answer?
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese term '对 (duì)' has multiple uses and meanings. Firstly, it is used as an adjective to indicate that something is 'correct' or 'right'. In this sense, it's often used in response to a question or statement to confirm the correctness or accuracy of the information. Secondly, '对' can be used as a preposition to mean 'towards' or 'to' indicating a direction or position relative to the speaker or context.