双方 (shuāng fāng) — both sides, both parties

Definition

双方 (shuāng fāng) means 'both sides' or 'both parties' — it refers to the two sides involved in a discussion, agreement, or conflict, without favoring either. It differs from 对方 (duì fāng), which means 'the other side' from one speaker's perspective (e.g., your counterpart or opponent). Use 双方 when you want to talk about both parties equally.

noun

both sidesboth parties

Examples

双方。
shuāng fāng zài huìyì shàng jiāohuàn le yìjiàn.
Both sides exchanged opinions at the meeting.
双方。
Zhè cì hézuò duì shuāng fāng dōu yǒu hǎochù.
This cooperation benefits both parties.
，双方。
Bǐsài jiéshù hòu, shuāng fāng hùxiāng wòshǒu.
After the match, the two sides shook hands.

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