Definitions
(noun)
side; edge; border; boundary
(adverb)
simultaneously
(particle)
suffix indicating location
About
The character "边", traditionally written as "邊", structurally integrates the walk radical "辶" with the phonetic component "臱", deriving from early conceptions of a boundary or periphery. In its simplified form, the element "臱" is substituted by "力", thus altering the phonetic aspect while retaining the radical, and the character's etymology centers on denoting margins or edges. Over time, its semantic scope widened from physical borders to include general sides or adjacent areas, as evidenced in its function as a locative suffix in compounds such as "里边" or "旁边", indicating a shift toward broader spatial and metaphorical applications.
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Example Sentences Hide
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。