HSK 3
一方面⋯⋯，另一方面⋯⋯
yì fāng miàn ⋯ ⋯ ， lìng yì fāng miàn ⋯ ⋯
一方面⋯⋯，另一方面⋯⋯
Explanation
一方面……，另一方面…… (yī fāngmiàn... lìng yī fāngmiàn...) is a pair of conjunctions (words that connect clauses) used to present TWO sides, two aspects of the same matter, equivalent to "on the one hand..., on the other hand..." in English.
一方面 + clause 1，另一方面 + (也 yě/又 yòu/还 hái) + clause 2. The two clauses usually complement each other rather than sharply contrast.
when you want to present a matter from two parallel angles (having both advantages and disadvantages; both gaining experience and learning knowledge). Often used in writing or formal speech.
The second clause usually goes with 也/又/还 to emphasize "at the same time also...".
writing only 一方面 while forgetting the 另一方面 clause (the sentence is left incomplete, missing the paired clause); or using it to express two contradictory ideas — in that case you should use a contrastive pair like 虽然...但是...
Examples
On the one hand, we must see their strengths; on the other hand, we must also point out their weaknesses.
During the internship, on the one hand they can gain work experience, and on the other hand they can learn new knowledge.
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