No. 256 in Persian
طرف
"طرف" means "side," "direction," or "party/person" (in a context-dependent sense).
In a sentence
طرف میدان یک مغازه شیرینیفروشی هست.
There is a pastry shop on the side of the square.
Here, 'طرف' is used spatially to indicate 'side' or 'direction'.
من همیشه طرف حقیقت هستم.
I am always on the side of truth.
In this sentence, 'طرف' represents allegiance or support, meaning 'side' in an ethical or moral sense.
هر طرف را نگاه کنی، کوههای بلندی میبینی.
Wherever you look, you see tall mountains.
Here, 'طرف' is used to mean 'side' or 'direction', referring to different viewpoints or orientations.
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