一边
yìbiān
One side; at the same time
How to say “while doing” in Chinese with 一边 (yìbiān)
一边 (yìbiān) + Verb 1, 一边 (yìbiān) + Verb 2
一边 (yī biān) — doing two things at once
HSK 3Adverbs
一边 (yìbiān) + Verb 1, 一边 (yìbiān) + Verb 2
HSK 3Adverbs一边 (yī biān) — doing two things at once
Rule structure
一边 (yìbiān)… 一边 (yìbiān)… means "while…" or "at the same time as…" and describes two simultaneous actions.
Rule structure
一边 (yìbiān)… 一边 (yìbiān)… means "while…" or "at the same time as…" and describes two simultaneous actions.
Examples
她喜欢一边听音乐，一边工作。
Tā xǐhuan yībiān tīng yīnyuè, yībiān gōngzuò.
She likes to listen to music while working.
他一边看书一边喝水。
Tā yībiān kànshū yībiān hēshuǐ.
He reads a book while drinking water.
他一边吃饭一边看书。
Tā yìbiān chīfàn yìbiān kànshū.
He eats while reading a book.
Examples
她喜欢一边听音乐，一边工作。
Tā xǐhuan yībiān tīng yīnyuè, yībiān gōngzuò.
She likes to listen to music while working.
他一边看书一边喝水。
Tā yībiān kànshū yībiān hēshuǐ.
He reads a book while drinking water.
他一边吃饭一边看书。
Tā yìbiān chīfàn yìbiān kànshū.
He eats while reading a book.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “doing two things at once” in Chinese with 一边?
Use the structure: 一边 (yìbiān) + Verb 1, 一边 (yìbiān) + Verb 2. For example: 她喜欢一边听音乐，一边工作。 — “She likes to listen to music while working”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
她喜欢一边听音乐，一边工作。 — “She likes to listen to music while working”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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