南面

Mandarin

simpl. and trad.

Noun

南面 (traditional and simplified, Pinyin nánmiàn)

  1. (Elementary Mandarin) the south side

Usage notes

Since ancient times, the person of importance was expected to sit on the south side of a room facing north.

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