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边 (biān) — how to say "side" in Chinese
边
Side
noun · suffix
Character composition
边
side
Radicals / Keys
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
桌子边
zhuōzi biān
the edge of the table
学校边
xuéxiào biān
beside the school
Examples
他在那边等我。
He is waiting for me over there.
这边。
This side.
Mnemonic
[biān-] Bian-Bian, a fluffy rabbit, cannot decide which side of the table to sit on. He hops around muttering, “Bian, bian!” At last he picks the side by the window and sips carrot tea there. So 边 means side 🐰.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "side" in Chinese?
"side" in Chinese is 边 (biān).
What does 边 mean in English?
边 (biān) means "Side".
How is 边 pronounced?
It is pronounced biān (written as bian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "side" in Chinese characters?
It is written 边.
What HSK 3.0 level is 边?
边 is on the HSK 3.0 level 1 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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