身
边

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The word "身边" is formed by combining the character "身", meaning "body" or "oneself", with "边", meaning "side" or "edge". Together, they create a literal meaning of "by the side of the body", which is used to indicate "nearby" or "in the vicinity of a person". This direct combination of semantic elements results in a word that conveys proximity relative to an individual.

Example Sentences Hide

我身边有很多朋友。

Wǒ shēnbiān yǒu hěn duō péngyou.

I have many friends around me.

他总是把钱包放在身边。

Tā zǒngshì bǎ qiánbāo fàng zài shēnbiān.

He always keeps his wallet by his side.

在我身边，她感到非常安全。

Zài wǒ shēnbiān, tā gǎndào fēicháng ānquán.

By my side, she feels very safe.

无论走到哪里，他都喜欢带着相机在身边。

Wúlùn zǒu dào nǎlǐ, tā dōu xǐhuan dàizhe xiàngjī zài shēnbiān.

No matter where he goes, he likes to carry a camera with him.

考虑到身边的环境变化，我们必须调整我们的策略。

Kǎolǜ dào shēnbiān de huánjìng biànhuà, wǒmen bìxū tiáozhěng wǒmen de cèlüè.

Considering the changes in the environment around us, we must adjust our strategies.

Word Definition - 身边

shēn biān at one's side; on hand

Individual Character Details

身 shēn
边 biān, bian