Writing
侧 (cè) — how to say "side" in Chinese
侧
Side
noun · verb
Character composition
侧
side
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
右侧
yòu cè
right side
左侧
zuǒ cè
left side
Examples
请把书放在桌子的右侧。
Please put the book on the right side of the table.
他在左侧。
He is on the left side.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "side" in Chinese?
"side" in Chinese is 侧 (cè).
侧 meaning in English
侧 (cè) means "Side".
How is 侧 pronounced?
It is pronounced cè (written as ce). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "side" in Chinese characters?
It is written 侧 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 侧?
侧 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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