How common it is
边 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say biān slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
边可以用来描述物体的侧面，也可以指位置上的旁边。比如，你可以用它来描述桌子的一侧或两个地方之间的旁边。
边可以用来描述物体的侧面，也可以指位置上的旁边。比如，你可以用它来描述桌子的一侧或两个地方之间的旁边。
Context note
边在日常对话中很常见，特别是在描述物体的位置或者方向时。例如，你可以说‘书放在桌子的边上’。
边在日常对话中很常见，特别是在描述物体的位置或者方向时。例如，你可以说‘书放在桌子的边上’。
5 examples
桌子的边
zhuōzi de biān
the edge of the table
两边的树
liǎng biān de shù
trees on both sides
左边的书包
zuǒ biān de shūbāo
the backpack on the left side
两边都有花
liǎng biān dōu yǒu huā
there are flowers on both sides
桌子的边上有画
zhuōzi de biān shàng yǒu huà
there is a painting on the edge of the table
5 mini stories
小明坐在椅子边上。他看着书包在另一边。
xiǎo míng zuò zài yǐ zhǐ de biān shàng. tā kàn zhe shū bāo zài lìng yī biān.
Xiaoming sat on the edge of a chair. He looked at his backpack on the other side.
妈妈把花瓶放在桌子的边上。爸爸在另一边放了一个闹钟。
māma bǎ huāpíng fàng zài zhuōzi de biān shàng. dàbaba zài lìng yī biān fàng le yígè nào zhōng.
Mom put the flower vase on the edge of the table. Dad placed a clock on the other side.
姐姐站在门的两边。
jiějie zài zhàn dào mén de liǎng biān.
The older sister stood on both sides of the door.
两边都有树，但是左边的树更高。
liǎng biān dōu yǒu shù, dànshì zuǒ biān de shù gèng gāo.
There are trees on both sides, but the tree on the left side is taller.
两边的墙上有画。
liǎng biān de qiáng shàng yǒu huà.
There are paintings on the walls on both sides.