对 duì
correct / toward / right / opposite
对 (duì) means "correct / toward / right / opposite" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How to use 对
对了
oh right / by the way
对不对？
right? / correct?
对不起
sorry
对___好
good for / nice to ___
没错
exactly right
Words used with 对
对面
duìmiàn
opposite side
对了
duì le
by the way / oh, right
对不起
duìbuqǐ
I'm sorry
眼睛
yǎnjing
eyes
Frequently asked questions
What does 对 (duì) mean in Chinese?
对 (duì) means "correct / toward / right / opposite" in Chinese. 对 (duì) means "correct / toward / right / opposite" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 对 in a sentence?
The core pattern is "对了" (oh right / by the way). Once you know this block, you can reuse it with many other words to build full sentences.
What words are commonly used with 对?
Common words that pair with 对 include 对面, 对了, 对不起. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 对 (duì) and 了 (le)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 对 means "correct / toward / right / opposite"; 了 means "(perfective) / (change of state)". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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