player opposite in a card game; the other party in matchmaking
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
the player sitting opposite; one's partner in certain card games
neutralUsed in card games like Bridge, Mahjong, or some four-player games where players form partnerships. Refers specifically to the person directly across from you.
Zhè这
jú局
yóu游
xì戏
，
wǒ我
de的
duì对
jiā家
dǎ打
de得
hěn很
hǎo好
。
My partner played very well in this round.
Wǒ我
men们
hé和
duì对
jiā家
hé合
zuò作
，
yíng赢
dé得
le了
bǐ比
sài赛
。
We cooperated with our partner and won the match.
noun
the other party (in marriage arrangements); prospective bride/groom's family
formalA traditional term used in the context of matchmaking or arranged marriages, referring to the family or individual on the other side of the proposal. Less common in modern, informal contexts.
Shū叔
shu叔
qù去
tí提
qīn亲
，
huí回
lái来
shuō说
duì对
jiā家
tiáo条
jiàn件
bù不
cuò错
。
Uncle went to propose the marriage and came back saying the other family's conditions are quite good.
Méi媒
rén人
jiè介
shào绍
，
duì对
jiā家
rén人
pǐn品
hǎo好
，
néng能
lì力
yě也
qiáng强
。
The matchmaker introduced them, saying the other party has good character and strong capabilities.