一方面

• 拼音: yī fāng miàn
• 汉字拆解: 一 = single horizontal stroke for 'one'; 方 = pictograph of a raft or square; 面 = pictograph of a face, meaning 'side' or 'surface'

含义

On one hand; on the one side. Used to present one aspect of a situation, usually paired with 另一方面.

A discourse connector used to introduce one perspective or aspect of a complex situation. Almost always used with 另一方面 (on the other hand) to present two contrasting or complementary viewpoints. It structures balanced arguments and is common in both spoken discussion and written analysis.

例句

1. 一方面我想去旅游，另一方面我没有时间。
2. 这个工作一方面很累，另一方面收入不错。
3. 一方面要注意身体，另一方面也不能放弃工作。

用法指南

语境: discussion, analysis, everyday

语气: balanced

正确说法

• 一方面他很聪明，另一方面他不够努力。(On one hand he is smart, but on the other hand he doesn't work hard enough.)
• 一方面是钱的问题，另一方面是时间的问题。(On one hand it's a money issue; on the other hand it's a time issue.)

错误说法

• 一方面我喜欢吃苹果。(Don't use 一方面 without a corresponding 另一方面 — it introduces a balanced comparison and needs both sides.)

起源与历史

一 (one) + 方面 (aspect/side). Literally 'one aspect' or 'one side of things'.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal