侧面

cèmiàn
nounIntermediate
general

A side or aspect of something, often referring to a less obvious or secondary perspective.

我们需要考虑这个问题的侧面。

We need to consider this side of the issue.

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Often used to discuss secondary or less obvious aspects of a topic.

technical

In geometry, a side or face of a three-dimensional object.

这个立方体有六个侧面。

This cube has six sides.

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In technical contexts, it refers to the flat surfaces of a geometric shape.

Collocations

侧面反映reflect indirectly侧面分析side analysis侧面效应side effect

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Related Phrases

从侧面看phrase
to look at from the side
侧面支持phrase
indirect support

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'侧面' is often used to discuss secondary or less obvious aspects of a topic, not just physical sides.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of '侧面' can vary significantly depending on whether it's used in a general or technical context.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '侧' (side) and '面' (face/surface), referring to a secondary or less prominent aspect.

📝Usage Notes

In everyday language, '侧面' is often used to discuss secondary perspectives or less obvious aspects of a topic. In technical contexts, it refers to the flat surfaces of geometric shapes.

Word Breakdown

side
root
+
face/surface
root
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