Definition
一端 literally means 'one end' (of a physical object) but is more commonly used figuratively to mean 'one aspect' or 'one side' of an issue, situation, or argument. It's a formal, written-register word — you'll see it in news, essays, and analytical writing rather than casual conversation. When discussing a complex topic, 一端 helps you single out one facet without implying it's the whole picture.
n.
one end (of a physical object)one aspect or side (of an issue, situation, or argument)
Examples
- 一端。Zhè gēn shéngzi zhǐyǒu yī duān shì shī de.Only one end of this rope is wet.
- ，一端。Zhège wèntí hěn fùzá, wǒmen bùnéng zhǐ kàn yī duān.This issue is very complex; we can't just look at one aspect.
- 一端，。Shuāngfāng gè zhí yī duān, zhēnglùn le hěn jiǔ.Both sides stuck to their own positions and argued for a long time.
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