English–Chinese

“one side” in Chinese

Chinese

Also一侧 (yī cè)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī miàn

Example

他只看到问题的一面，意见很片面。tā zhǐ kàn dào wèn tí de yí miàn yì jiàn hěn piàn miàn

He only sees one side of the problem, and his opinion is one-sided.

Illustration for 一面 (one side)

How to say “one side” in Chinese

“One side” in Chinese is 一面 (yī miàn).

One viewpoint among the distinct angles from which a problem or situation can be understood.

Full entry for 一面: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 一面

硬币的一面刻着国徽。yìng bì de yí miàn kè zhe guó huī

The national emblem is engraved on one side of the coin.

Tips for using 一面

  • The noun works well when a conversation separates a broad issue into discussable parts, helping speakers describe a partial perspective without claiming that it represents the entire situation.

Other Chinese words for “one side”

桌子的一侧放着花瓶。zhuō zi de yí cè fàng zhe huā píng

There is a vase on one side of the table.

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