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片面
piàn miàn
one-sided
他的观点太片面了，没有考虑到其他因素。
His viewpoint is too one-sided; he didn't consider other factors.
formal
Considering or presenting only one aspect of a situation or issue, lacking completeness or balance
这个报告片面强调了成本，而忽视了质量。
This report one-sidedly emphasizes cost while neglecting quality.
她的分析过于片面，没有全面了解情况。
Her analysis is too one-sided; she didn't fully understand the situation.
Often used to criticize incomplete or biased reasoning.
Engineering
technical
Having only one surface or side
这是一个片面的立方体，只有一个可见的面。
This is a one-sided cube with only one visible face.
Rare in modern usage; primarily found in technical contexts.
Pro Tip
Avoiding '片面' in formal writing
Instead of saying '片面的结论' (one-sided conclusion), use '不全面的结论' (incomplete conclusion) or '有失偏颇的结论' (biased conclusion) for a more neutral tone.
Gold Rule
When to use '片面'
Use '片面' when describing incomplete or biased perspectives, not when referring to physical objects with only one side. For physical objects, use '单面' (single-sided) or '一面' (one side).
Word Origin
From Chinese '片' (piàn, meaning 'slice' or 'part') + '面' (miàn, meaning 'surface' or 'side'). Originally referred to physical surfaces, later extended metaphorically to describe incomplete perspectives.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic, journalistic, and professional contexts to describe incomplete analysis or biased reporting. Often carries a negative connotation implying unfairness or lack of thoroughness.
Word Breakdown
片
slice/part
root面
surface/side
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