"on one hand" in Chinese (Simplified)
一方面
Definition
用来引出某种情况的一面,尤其是在你接下来要用“另一方面”讲述另一面时。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常和“另一方面”连用,用于表达观点的对比或平衡。可在正式或非正式场合使用,只用于比喻含义,不是字面意义。
Examples
On one hand, it's a good job, but the hours are long.
**一方面**,这是一份好工作,但是工时很长。
On one hand, the test is easy. On the other hand, it is very long.
**一方面**,考试很简单。**另一方面**,时间很长。
On one hand, I want to travel; on the other, I want to save money.
**一方面**,我想去旅行;另一方面,我想存钱。
On one hand, living alone gives you freedom. Still, it can feel lonely sometimes.
**一方面**,独居很自由,但有时候会感觉孤独。
On one hand, buying a car would make life easier, but I'm worried about the cost.
**一方面**,买辆车会让生活更方便,但我担心花销。
On one hand, he’s very talented; on the other, he doesn’t always work hard.
**一方面**,他很有才华,但另一方面,他并不总是努力工作。