ling6 jat1 fong1 min6另一方面
Jyutpingling6 jat1 fong1 min6
Yalelihng yāt fōng mihn
Definition
On the other hand; another aspect.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Used to introduce a contrasting perspective or a secondary factor in a situation. It almost always follows the structure of 一方面, acting as a bridge to present the second half of a balanced argument or dilemma.
Examples
On one hand he really wants to travel, but on the other hand he has no money.
nei5你jat1一fong1方min6面jiu3要faan1返gung1工，ling6另jat1一fong1方min6面jau6又jiu3要cau3湊zai2仔，hou2好san1辛fu2苦aa4呀。
You have to work on one hand, and take care of the kids on the other, it is very tiring.
Related words
Common phrases
on one hand... on the other hand...
Common mistake
Learners often use it as a direct translation of the English phrase on the other hand, but it sounds unnatural if the preceding clause does not start with 一方面. It is a formal conjunction that can feel slightly stiff in very casual, rapid-fire speech.
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