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一面
yímiàn
Description
"一面"可以指东西的一个面，也可以指见一次面。
"一面" can refer to one side of an object or to meeting once.
它还能表示两件事同时进行，比如"一面走一面说"。
It can also indicate two actions happening simultaneously, such as "一面走一面说" (walking while talking).
Meanings
一面yímiàn
one side; one surface
这张纸的一面写满了字。
One side of this paper is covered with writing.
一面yímiàn
one meeting (of people)
我们只见过一面。
We have only met once.
一面yímiàn
on the one hand; while (doing two things at once)
他一面走一面看手机。
He walks while looking at his phone.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 面 (side/face); literal sense extends to figurative uses.
- Nuance
as an adverb, often doubled as 一面…一面… for simultaneous actions.
In videos
“尤其是有屏幕的这一面”
“迎向雷达的一面更亮”
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