loeng5 fong1 min6兩方面两方面

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Yaleléuhng fōng mihn

Definition

Both sides; two aspects; the two parties involved.

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How it's used

Use this phrase to highlight a binary perspective or to balance an argument. It is frequently paired with verbs like 睇 or 考慮 to suggest a more comprehensive evaluation of a situation. Unlike formal Mandarin usage, it often appears in casual discussions when someone is trying to be fair or objective.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事jiu3要jau4由loeng5兩fong1方min6面heoi3去tai2睇。

You need to look at this matter from two sides.

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩fong1方min6面dou1都mou5冇daat6達sing4成gung6共sik1識。

Both sides failed to reach a consensus.

Common phrases

loeng5兩fong1方min6面tai2睇

look at it from both sides

loeng5兩fong1方min6面haau2考leoi6慮

consider both sides

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean 'two people' or 'two parties' in a social sense, as it specifically refers to abstract sides or perspectives. For actual people or groups, use 雙方 instead.