Chinese word

层面

Pronunciation

Pinyincéng miàn

Meaning

  • nounaspect

Example

讨论应涵盖政治和经济两个层面。tǎo lùn yīng hán gài zhèng zhì hé jīng jì liǎng gè céng miàn

The discussion should cover both the political and economic aspects.

Illustration for 层面 (aspect)

More examples

在国家层面，应制定长远的规划。zài guó jiā céng miàn yìng zhì dìng cháng yuǎn de guī huà

At the national level, long-term plans should be made.

Core concept

A whole viewed as several separate planes, with each plane showing one angle of the same subject.

Common phrases

  • 政治层面zhèng zhì céng miàn

    political aspect

  • 经济层面jīng jì céng miàn

    economic aspect

  • 文化层面wén huà céng miàn

    cultural aspect

  • 国家层面guó jiā céng miàn

    national level

Similar words

方面fāng miàn: A field or area that a matter relates to.
层次céng cì: A level or stage in an ordered system or hierarchy.
侧面cè miàn: One particular side or aspect of a person, thing, or matter.
角度jiǎo dù: A viewpoint or approach used to examine a problem or fact.

Definition in Chinese

表示从某一角度或维度看待事物的方面，常用于把整体分成若干部分进行分析。biǎo shì cóng mǒu yì jiǎo dù huò wéi dù kàn dài shì wù de fāng miàn cháng yòng yú bǎ zhéng tǐ fēn chéng ruò gān bù fèn jìn xíng fēn xī

Word origin

层 (céng, "layer") + 面 (miàn, "surface") forms a compound for one distinct analytical plane within a larger whole.

Usage tips

  • In reports and discussions, 层面 (céngmiàn, "aspect") helps mark the angle used to organize a claim and keep its scope clear.

Other meanings

  • dimensionnoun

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