noun HSK 4
aspect · side · respect · area · field
Meaning
方面 refers to a particular aspect, dimension, or side of something. It's used to discuss different parts or angles of a topic, situation, or problem. This word appears frequently in formal writing and structured speech when analyzing multiple dimensions of an issue.
Usage
Commonly used in phrases like '在...方面' (zài...fāngmiàn, 'in the aspect of...') or '一方面...另一方面...' (yī fāngmiàn...lìng yī fāngmiàn, 'on one hand...on the other hand...'). It's a versatile word for organizing thoughts and presenting different perspectives in discussions or essays.
Examples
- 01他在学习方面很努力。.He works very hard in the area of studying.
- 02一方面我想去旅游，另一方面我又没有时间。, .On one hand I want to travel, but on the other hand I don't have time.
Characters
Measure words
- 个两个方面
Common collocations
- 在...方面...in the aspect of...
- 各方面in every aspect, all aspects
- 一方面...另一方面...... ...on one hand...on the other hand...
- 这方面this aspect, in this regard
Origin
Combines 方 (direction/side) and 面 (face/surface) to create the meaning of a particular side or dimension of something.