I'm korean.
' On the one hand , on the other hand '
these two sentences can be like 'for example' or 'first of all , second of all' something like this?
I searched about this in internet, then they said 'on the one hand and on the other hand' = 'however'
so I got panic
I'm in the library, so I couldn't use Korean please understand me.
and my grammer skill is awful so if you can check this write please check this too
see ya
2006-12-02 10:57:53 · 6 answers · asked by Iamman 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It means that there arde two potential answers A and B. (One the one hand A but on the other B). Either of the answers may be correct. Generally the two answers cannot both be correct. This is a way of stating that there are two possible answers and you are not sure which is correct.
2006-12-02 11:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this expression is generally used when you are trying to make a decision between two choices. for example, you have to go to work, but it's your mom's birthday and she expects you there. On the one hand, you can go to work and disappoint your mom. On the other hand, you can go to your mom's and disappoint your boss and coworkers. Only you can decide which is best for you.
two choices, two hands;
by the way, you're doing very well with your English; better than some native speakers here in this forum. Few English speakers get their grammar right, so don't worry over it. Lots of reading is the key (reading in English, of course)
best of luck. wish I had the opportunity to learn Korean!
2006-12-02 19:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by soobee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression "On the one hand ... on the other hand" is used when you want to like compare two things kind of or give two different consequences to the same situation, somthing like that. You kind of just have to learn how to use it. I'll give you an example though:
"On the one hand, I really want him to come to the party because he's a nice guy. On the other hand, he drinks a lot and gets mean at parties, so I don't want him to come."
So, it is used like "however" is used, to compare two different sides of the same situation kind of. If you have any questions contact me! Hope this kind of helps! Bye
2006-12-02 19:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Kai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are objective instances. Example: On one hand, I could walk to the library and save gas. On the other hand, I could drive and be there in 2 minutes.
So you wouldn't list things that way. There isn't 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. hands.
2006-12-02 19:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by gwendolyn s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "however" simile is correct. It could be used in the way you 1st mention, but would not be structurally correct in the phrasing of the sentence even if it gets the point across. I hope this helps you.
2006-12-02 19:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its "on the other hand"
2006-12-02 19:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋