双方

shuāngfāng
nounIntermediate both parties
formal

Both parties or sides involved in a situation, agreement, or conflict.

双方在谈判中表现出了合作的意愿。

Both parties showed a willingness to cooperate during the negotiations.

双方的意见有很大分歧。

There is a significant difference of opinion between the two parties.

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Commonly used in legal, business, and diplomatic contexts to refer to two opposing or collaborating parties.

Collocations

双方协议bilateral agreement双方达成一致both parties reach an agreement双方利益interests of both parties

Antonyms

Related Phrases

双方当事人phrase
both parties involved
双方协商phrase
bilateral negotiation

💡Pro Tip

Formal Usage

This term is commonly used in legal, business, and diplomatic contexts to refer to two distinct parties.

Gold Rule

Neutral Tone

The term is neutral and does not imply conflict or cooperation; it simply refers to the existence of two parties.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '双' (shuāng, meaning 'both' or 'pair') and '方' (fāng, meaning 'side' or 'party').

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts to describe the relationship or interaction between two distinct groups or entities.

Word Breakdown

both
root
+
side or party
root
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