Writing
侧面 (cè miàn) — how to say "side" in Chinese
侧面
Side, profile, lateral aspect
noun
Character composition
侧
side, lateral
面
surface, side, face
Radicals / Keys
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
从侧面
cóng cè miàn
from the side
侧面看
cè miàn kàn
look from the side
侧面像
cè miàn xiàng
profile
Examples
从侧面看，这座山很不一样。
From the side, this mountain looks very different.
看侧面
Look from the side.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "side" in Chinese?
"side" in Chinese is 侧面 (cè miàn).
What does 侧面 mean in English?
侧面 (cè miàn) means "Side, profile, lateral aspect".
How is 侧面 pronounced?
It is pronounced cè miàn (written as ce mian, cemian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Side in Chinese character
It is written 侧面: 侧 has 8 strokes, 面 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 侧面?
侧面 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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