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边

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The word 一边 is formed by directly combining the numeral 一 (yī), meaning "one", with the noun 边 (biān), meaning "side" or "edge", creating a literal compound meaning "one side". This formation follows a common structural pattern in Chinese where a number modifies a measure word or a noun with spatial properties to denote a specific portion or location.

Example Sentences Hide

他一边跑步一边听音乐。

Tā yībiān pǎobù yībiān tīng yīnyuè.

He listens to music while running.

姐姐一边看电视一边吃零食。

Jiějie yībiān kàn diànshì yībiān chī língshí.

My older sister eats snacks while watching TV.

我一边学习一边记笔记，这样效率更高。

Wǒ yībiān xuéxí yībiān jì bǐjì, zhèyàng xiàolǜ gèng gāo.

I take notes while studying, which makes me more efficient.

他们一边讨论问题一边喝着咖啡，气氛很轻松。

Tāmen yībiān tǎolùn wèntí yībiān hēzhe kāfēi, qìfēn hěn qīngsōng.

They discuss issues while drinking coffee, and the atmosphere is very relaxed.

在会议上，他一边阐述自己的观点，一边观察同事们的反应。

Zài huìyì shàng, tā yībiān chǎnshù zìjǐ de guāndiǎn, yībiān guānchá tóngshì men de fǎnyìng.

During the meeting, he elaborated on his views while observing his colleagues' reactions.

Word Definition - 一边

yī biān one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while

Individual Character Details

一 yī
边 biān, bian