Chinese word dictionary

对应

duìyìng · to correspond (to); to be equivalent to; to be a counterpart to

Practice word

Word information

Simplified对应

Traditional對應

Pinyinduìyìng

Part of speech动、形

HSK 3.06

HSK 2.06

Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

对duì

correct, right; facing, opposed

应yīng

should, must; to respond, to handle; to deal with, to cope

How to learn 对应

Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.

When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.

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Words with the same characters

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对duì

right; correct; towards; at; for; concerning; regarding; to treat (sb a certain way); to face; (bound form) opposite; facing; matching; to match together; to adjust; to fit; to suit; to answer; to reply; to add; to pour in (a fluid); to check; to compare; classifier: couple; pair

对不起duìbuqǐ

I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint

对话duìhuà

to talk (with sb); dialogue; conversation

应该yīnggāi

ought to; should; must

答应dāying

to answer; to respond; to answer positively; to agree; to accept; to promise

对方duìfāng

the other person; the other side; the other party