层面 céngmiàn aspect
aspect; facet; level (political, psychological, spiritual etc); (geology) bedding plane
How to remember 层面: 层 layer + 面 face = aspect.
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How it is used
- An aspect / facet / level of analysis: 从心理层面 (cóng xīnlǐ céngmiàn) on a psychological level, 精神层面 (the spiritual dimension).
- Used to slice a topic into dimensions for discussion.
- Compare 层次 (hierarchy/gradation); 层面 is more 'which angle/plane we're looking at.' Analytical register.
Example sentences
- 我爱千层面。 Wǒàiqiān céngmiàn.I love lasagna.