方面

fāngmiàn

Traditional: 方面

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Translation

aspect, side, respect

Word origin

A compound of 方 (fāng, side or direction) and 面 (miàn, face or surface). A side or face of a matter becomes an aspect or respect.

Origin
compound
Root
方 (fāng, side) + 面 (miàn, face)

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Examples

This matter has several aspects.

He works very hard where studying is concerned.

We must consider every aspect.

On the one hand I want to go, on the other I fear the trouble.

He excels in many respects.

方面 (fāng miàn) means aspect, side or respect. It is used to break a topic into its different angles.

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This word is part of lesson 26.