Definitions
(noun)
side; edge; border; boundary
(adverb)
simultaneously
(particle)
suffix indicating location
About
The character "边", denoting a border, edge, or side, originates from its more structurally complex traditional form, "邊". This traditional character is composed of the movement radical "辵" (often written as 辶) combined with "臱", which historically served a dual function as both a phonetic component and a contributor to the meaning of "border" or "edge". Initially representing a physical frontier or boundary, its application broadened over time to encompass more abstract or spatial concepts, referring to the perimeter of an area or the immediate vicinity of an object. The modern simplified form "边" represents a significant structural departure, replacing the intricate "臱" with the component "力" (power), a change which constitutes a straightforward phonetic substitution aimed at reducing the character's stroke count while maintaining its core pronunciation and established semantic range.
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我坐在湖边。
他一边唱歌一边跳舞。
我家就在学校旁边。
妈妈在厨房里边做饭边听广播。
汽车缓缓地停在了路边。
站在历史的角度看问题，你会发现事情的另一边。
为了安全，请不要在高压电线附近玩耍。
沿着这条小路往前走，你很快就能看到村子的边界。