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从社会角度

From a social perspective

Wörtlich: From (从) society (社会) angle/perspective (角度)

Use this to elevate your conversation from personal anecdotes to broad, insightful societal analysis.

In 15 Sekunden

  • Used to analyze topics from a broad, societal viewpoint.
  • Commonly paired with '来看' to introduce a thoughtful opinion.
  • Best for debates, news, and professional or deep discussions.

Bedeutung

This phrase is like putting on a pair of 'society glasses' to look at a situation. It helps you talk about how something affects a whole community or group of people, rather than just one individual.

Wichtige Beispiele

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Discussing the trend of staying single

从社会角度来看,现在的年轻人更追求个人自由。

From a social perspective, today's youth pursue more personal freedom.

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2

Talking about the impact of social media

从社会角度分析,社交媒体改变了我们的沟通方式。

Analyzing from a social perspective, social media has changed how we communicate.

👔
3

Debating a new city policy with a friend

这件事,我觉得从社会角度看是有好处的。

Regarding this matter, I think it's beneficial from a social perspective.

🤝
🌍

Kultureller Hintergrund

In China, the 'collective' is a major pillar of thought. This phrase gained massive popularity with the rise of modern media and social commentary shows. It allows speakers to sound objective and intellectual while discussing sensitive or complex modern issues.

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The 'Lái Kàn' Combo

Always try to pair it with `来看` (lái kàn) at the end. It makes the sentence sound much more natural and complete.

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Avoid Personal Overuse

Don't use this for personal tastes. Saying 'From a social perspective, I like spicy food' sounds like you're a robot trying to be human.

In 15 Sekunden

  • Used to analyze topics from a broad, societal viewpoint.
  • Commonly paired with '来看' to introduce a thoughtful opinion.
  • Best for debates, news, and professional or deep discussions.

What It Means

Think of 从社会角度 as a wide-angle lens for your brain. You aren't just talking about yourself or your friend anymore. You are looking at the big picture. It means you are analyzing a trend, a problem, or a behavior based on how it fits into the world around us. It is a very smart-sounding way to start a sentence.

How To Use It

You usually put this right at the beginning of your thought. Most people add 来看 (lái kàn) after it, which means 'looking at it.' So, you say 从社会角度来看... followed by your opinion. It acts like a signal to your listener. It says, 'Hey, I’m about to say something deep and thoughtful.'

When To Use It

Use this when you are discussing serious topics. It works great in a university seminar or a business meeting. You can also use it with friends when you are having a 'deep talk' at 2 AM. If you are debating why everyone is obsessed with a new app, this is your phrase. It makes your argument feel much more grounded and professional.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use this for tiny, personal things. If your friend asks why you like chocolate ice cream, don't say 从社会角度. That would be very weird and way too intense. It’s not for personal feelings or physical sensations. Avoid using it when you are just joking around in a lighthearted way. It can make you sound like a textbook if you overdo it.

Cultural Background

Chinese culture often emphasizes the collective over the individual. Because of this, looking at things from a 'social' or 'group' perspective is very common. You will hear this phrase constantly on Chinese news programs and in talk shows. It reflects a cultural habit of connecting personal behavior to the health of the whole society.

Common Variations

You might hear 从社会学的角度 (cóng shèhuìxué de jiǎodù), which means 'from a sociological perspective.' Another common one is 从大众的角度 (cóng dàzhòng de jiǎodù), meaning 'from the public's perspective.' If you want to be even more specific, you can swap 'society' for 'economic' (经济) or 'cultural' (文化).

Nutzungshinweise

This phrase is neutral to formal. It is highly effective in structured arguments but should be avoided in purely casual, lighthearted banter to avoid sounding 'stiff.'

💡

The 'Lái Kàn' Combo

Always try to pair it with `来看` (lái kàn) at the end. It makes the sentence sound much more natural and complete.

⚠️

Avoid Personal Overuse

Don't use this for personal tastes. Saying 'From a social perspective, I like spicy food' sounds like you're a robot trying to be human.

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Sound Like an Expert

Using this phrase in a debate will instantly make your Chinese level seem higher. It shows you can handle abstract concepts.

Beispiele

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#1 Discussing the trend of staying single
💼

从社会角度来看,现在的年轻人更追求个人自由。

From a social perspective, today's youth pursue more personal freedom.

This explains a personal choice using a broad social trend.

#2 Talking about the impact of social media
👔

从社会角度分析,社交媒体改变了我们的沟通方式。

Analyzing from a social perspective, social media has changed how we communicate.

Using '分析' (analyze) instead of '来看' makes it even more academic.

#3 Debating a new city policy with a friend
🤝

这件事,我觉得从社会角度看是有好处的。

Regarding this matter, I think it's beneficial from a social perspective.

A slightly more relaxed way to use the phrase in a serious chat.

#4 Texting a group about environmental issues
😊

从社会角度看,垃圾分类真的很重要。

From a social perspective, waste sorting is truly important.

Short and punchy for a text message debate.

#5 Humorously explaining why everyone is buying a silly toy
😄

从社会角度来看,这种玩具能缓解大家的压力,哈哈。

From a social perspective, this kind of toy can relieve everyone's stress, haha.

Using a big phrase for a small thing creates a funny, mock-serious tone.

#6 Discussing the loneliness of the elderly
💭

从社会角度出发,我们需要给老人更多关怀。

Starting from a social perspective, we need to give the elderly more care.

Using '出发' (starting from) adds a sense of urgency and empathy.

Teste dich selbst

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about education.

___ 来看,教育公平是发展的基石。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 从社会角度

The sentence discusses 'educational equality,' which is a broad societal issue, making '从社会角度' the perfect fit.

Complete the sentence to sound like a news commentator.

___ 分析,这种现象反映了城乡差距。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 从社会角度

The sentence mentions 'urban-rural gap,' which is a classic sociological topic.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Formality Spectrum of '从社会角度'

Informal

Rarely used, sounds overly dramatic for small talk.

Why did you eat my fries?

Neutral

Good for deep conversations with friends or family.

Discussing why people move to big cities.

Formal

The 'sweet spot.' Perfect for essays, news, and meetings.

Analyzing the impact of technology on labor.

Very Formal

Used in academic papers or government reports.

From a sociological and macro-social perspective...

Where to use '从社会角度'

从社会角度
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News Commentary

Explaining a new law.

🎓

University Essay

Writing about urbanization.

🌙

Deep Late Night Talk

Why do people feel lonely?

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Business Meeting

Discussing corporate social responsibility.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It literally means 'From (从) society (社会) angle/perspective (角度)'. It’s used to look at things through a societal lens.

Yes, but only if you are talking about a serious or interesting topic. It’s too heavy for just asking what’s for dinner.

Absolutely! 从我的角度 means 'From my perspective.' It is much more common for personal opinions.

Most people end the introductory phrase with 来看 (lái kàn) or 来说 (lái shuō).

Yes, it is extremely common in news articles, academic papers, and formal emails.

You can say 从社会看 (Cóng shèhuì kàn), but it sounds a bit more casual and less precise.

Yes! You can use 经济 (economic), 历史 (historical), or 法律 (legal) to change the perspective.

No, it is the opposite of slang. It is a formal, intellectual expression.

A common mistake is forgetting the (from) at the beginning. You can't just say 社会角度来看.

Add (xué) to make it 从社会学角度, which means 'from a sociological perspective'.

Verwandte Redewendungen

从长远来看

From a long-term perspective

换个角度说

To put it from another angle

从个人角度

From a personal perspective

总的来说

Generally speaking / All in all

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