reverse side; negative aspect; the other side
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
reverse side; back; the side opposite the front
Often used for physical objects like paper, fabric, or cards. The suffix "儿" is optional and common in spoken language.
The front of this paper has writing, and the back is blank.
She turned the satin over to show me the back.
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The obverse of the coin has the national emblem, and the reverse has the denomination.
adjective
negative; bad; undesirable
Used as an attributive adjective (属性词) to modify nouns like "example," "character," or "effect." It contrasts with "正面" (positive).
The villain in this movie is portrayed very vividly.
This historical event can serve as a negative example.
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We must be vigilant against the negative influence of harmful ideas.
noun
the other side; the flip side; a different aspect
Used abstractly to discuss an issue, argument, or situation from a different, often overlooked, perspective.
When looking at a problem, you can't just see the positive side; you must also consider the other side.
He raised a point that considers the issue from the opposite perspective.
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The flip side of success may be failure, but it is also a chance to learn.